Minnesota Timberwolves: 3 takeaways from the 2018 offseason
By Derek Hryn
2. Re-signing Rose did nothing
With the T-Wolves completely out of any practical cap space, it left them vulnerable enough to make a desperation move, such as bringing Derrick Rose back for another go-round.
The team signed Rose to a one-year, $2.1 million deal.
The 29-year-old point guard has been with the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers and Timberwolves in just a matter of three years.
Why should this coming season be any different than the last?
It is obvious that head coach Tom Thibodeau had a lot to do with the former MVP landing in Minnesota at the trade deadline, after the Cavs had disassembled their team due to the failed structural alignment within their roster.
Thibodeau likely made the move out of genuine respect for Rose, and everything he did while coaching him with the Bulls during their postseason runs together. The team already has a starting guard in Jeff Teague and a young reserve option Tyus Jones.