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Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey has so much respect for veteran point guard Derrick Rose. The Pistons are in rebuild mode, but Rose — a former MVP and three-time All-Star — has been nothing but professional during his time with Detroit. He’s been helping the young guys in practice and in games and Casey […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks says rookie point guard Ja Morant reminds him of Derrick Rose. Like Rose, Morant is a competitor who works hard day in and day out to become the best player he can be. Rose became the youngest MVP in NBA history by winning the award in just his third season […]

Former NBA big man and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins is perplexed why Derrick Rose is still on the Detroit Pistons. Rose poured in 31 points on Friday against the Phoenix Suns to help the Pistons get their 20th win of the season. Perkins thinks Rose should be on a contender instead of a lottery […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose poured in 31 points on Friday against the Phoenix Suns. The former MVP also hit the game-winning shot with the clock winding down in the fourth quarter to help Detroit get its first win since the Andre Drummond trade. Rose, who has hit clutch shot after clutch shot during […]

Now on the 12th season of his injury-plagued career, Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose proves he is still as clutch as ever. The 31-year-old former league MVP hammered the nail in the coffin for the Pistons against the Phoenix Suns at the Talking Stick Resort Arena on Friday night. With Detroit in possession of […]

The Detroit Pistons don’t plan to buy out point guard Derrick Rose, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. The Pistons got a bunch of calls on Rose at the trade deadline, but were only going to move the former MVP if they got a first round pick in return (h/t SLAM): “There’s no chance,” Windhorst said […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis says Detroit Pistons star Derrick Rose remains one of his favorite players to watch in the NBA. Davis, a Chicago native, grew up watching Rose in The Windy City: “Rose is still one of my favorites to watch. Even when I was considering — well, I wouldn’t say consider, […]

During a mental health event on Thursday in his hometown of Chicago, Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose delivered a message to his 16-year-old self. Rose, who grew up in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Chicago, says he would change what he prayed for as a kid, via Eric Woodyard of ESPN: “I […]

Former Chicago Bulls star and current Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose was at the University of Illinois-Chicago on Thursday. The former MVP opened up about his rough childhood growing up in Englewood with a single mother. Rose, now 31 and a father of three, says he had PTSD as a kid, via Eric Woodyard […]

When former Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose returned to the United Center as a member of the New York Knicks during the 2016-17 season, he was booed by Bulls fans. Chicago fans were upset at Rose for how things ended with the Windy City franchise. From not playing during the 2012-13 season to some of […]

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon has known Detroit Pistons star Derrick Rose for a while. Rose and Gordon were AAU teammates and formed a lethal dynamic duo during the summer before their senior year of high school. Gordon always knew Rose was destined for great things and isn’t surprised the former MVP is still playing […]

Chicago native Jabari Parker has been watching Derrick Rose play since he was a kid, not just when Rose was a member of the Chicago Bulls. Both Parker and Rose played their high school basketball at Simeon Career Academy in Chicago. Rose was Parker’s idol growing up and the current Sacramento Kings forward believes Rose’s […]

Chicago native and NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas claims Derrick Rose lived out every Chicago kid’s dream by playing for his hometown Chicago Bulls. Thomas was drafted by the rival Detroit Pistons and became a legend in Detroit, but he would be lying if he didn’t tell you he was a little jealous of […]

Derrick Rose says he’s open to anything after his contract with the Detroit Pistons ends after the 2020-21 season. Does that mean the former MVP would consider signing with his hometown Chicago Bulls? Maybe, but that’s still a long ways from now. However, Rose admits he has thought about his No. 1 Bulls jersey getting […]

Former Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose is back in his hometown of Chicago doing a book signing on Thursday ahead of All-Star Weekend. The current Detroit Pistons guard was serenaded with “MVP” chants by the Chicago fans: And here’s his reception. ‘MVP’ chants ring through the hallowed halls of Barabara’s Bookstore pic.twitter.com/1SbzSCUk1T — Rob […]

The Detroit Pistons were in action on Wednesday, as they took on the Orlando Magic in a thrilling encounter that required an extra period to determine the winner. It was the Magic who emerged with the hard-fought victory, coming away with a 116-112 win despite Detroit’s formidable challenge. One of the highlights of the evening […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose will play on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic after missing the previous five games due to a hip injury. The Pistons will bring Rose off the bench against Orlando. The former MVP will be on a minutes restriction as well. Small caveat here: #Pistons Derrick Rose and Svi Mykhailiuk […]

Detroit Pistons senior adviser Ed Stefanski says Derrick Rose is the perfect veteran to lead the Motor City franchise moving forward in the post-Andre Drummond era. The Pistons chose not to trade Rose at the deadline despite receiving calls from the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz. “What we really […]

One of the biggest shockers of the recently-concluded trade window was the Detroit Pistons’ decision not to offload veteran guard Derrick Rose. Detroit was desperate to part ways with former cornerstone big man Andre Drummond, and the package they got from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for the Drummond is testament to this fact. This […]

Oklahoma City Thunder combo guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will replace Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose in the Skills Challenge during All-Star weekend, per Marc Spears of ESPN: Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will replace Pistons guard Derrick Rose in the 2020 Skills Challenge on Feb. 15 at the United Center in Chicago. — Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) […]

As the trade is already upon the NBA, teams are scrambling to get a deal done that will boost their chances of making the playoffs. One of the biggest commodities that teams are targeting is Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose. According to Yahoo Sports’ Vincent Goodwill, the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and Utah […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose dropped out of the NBA’s Skills Challenge because of his adductor strain, according to Eric Woodyard of ESPN. Rose didn’t play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday and won’t play on Wednesday versus the Phoenix Suns either: A source confirms that Derrick Rose’s decision to drop out of the Skills Challenge […]

Derrick Rose is unlikely to be traded by the Detroit Pistons at the trade deadline, according to The Athletic. The Pistons will only move Rose if they get a first-round pick: And then there’s Derrick Rose. One source with knowledge of Rose’s situation downplayed the notion that he would be on the move, which is […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose initially accepted an invitation to participate in the Skills Challenge at the All-Star weekend in his hometown of Chicago. However, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Wednesday that Rose is planning to drop out of the challenge, though a reason was not specified. Pistons guard Derrick Rose plans […]

The NBA trade deadline is less than 24 hours away, with the Los Angeles Lakers rumored to be one of the top-tier teams around the league strongly considering making a deal before the buzzer sounds at noon PST on Feb. 6. The rumors have been swirling in Los Angeles, while the city and the franchise […]

There’s been a running gag among NBA fan circles about how no LeBron James teammate is safe when the trade deadline comes. With this season’s deadline coming swiftly, multiple memes have already spawned about the possible fate of Los Angeles Lakers’ current group. LeBron James, after all, is believed to have full control over front […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose is garnering trade interest from a few teams with the trade deadline looming, most notably the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers. However, it looks like the Pistons are going to keep the former MVP in The Motor City, and Rose is apparently fine with that, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium: “He […]

The Detroit Pistons will be without star point guard Derrick Rose on Monday when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies. Rose is out with an adductor strain. He only played 12 minutes on Sunday against the Denver Nuggets before being taken out due to his injury: #Pistons Derrick Rose (adductor strain) is OUT and Reggie […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly interested in acquiring Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose ahead of the NBA’s Feb. 6 trade deadline and they might have to give up young guard Zhaire Smith to acquire him. According to Jabari Young of CNBC, Smith was being mentioned in possible packages for Rose: Other sellers on the […]

It’s that time of the year again when NBA fans keep refreshing their social media feeds for the latest and hottest “Woj bombs” out there. We’re talking about the NBA trade deadline set this upcoming Thursday, February 6. NBA contenders will once again look to shore up their rosters in a bid for a strong […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose had scored at least 20 points in each of his last 14 games entering Sunday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. But that career-high streak came to an end after Rose was forced to leave Sunday’s game due to a groin injury: Reggie Jackson starts the second half with Rose's […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose is garnering trade interest from a few teams with the trade deadline looming, most notably the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers. However, it looks like the Pistons are going to keep the former MVP in The Motor City, according to Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report: Another potential backcourt target for both L.A. teams is Detroit […]

Derrick Rose of the Detroit Pistons has been one of the biggest names that have been thrown around in the trade market of late. Currently having arguably his best season since his career-threatening ACL injury nearly a decade ago, the 31-year-old veteran has attracted the attention of a number of contenders that are looking to […]

The Detroit Pistons have listened to calls around the league centered on point guard Derrick Rose, but their price remains hefty, asking for a lottery-level first-round draft pick in any return package, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Pistons seem to have garnered more interest in Rose than star center Andre Drummond, who […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey will continue to start Derrick Rose until Reggie Jackson is cleared by the medical staff to play more minutes. Jackson has played in just five games this season because of a back injury. Rose asked the Pistons for an extended role a few weeks ago and Casey began starting […]

It looks like Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose will play on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets after missing Monday’s game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Rose didn’t play against the Cavs because of right knee soreness. Detroit has removed Rose from its injury report, so that’s a good sign: Derrick Rose (knee) not listed on […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose will miss Monday night’s home matchup with Central Division rivals Cleveland Cavaliers due to knee soreness. Pistons veteran wing Tony Snell will also miss Monday’s contest with an illness. #Pistons' Derrick Rose (right knee soreness) and Tony Snell (illness) are out tonight. — James L. Edwards III (@JLEdwardsIII) January […]

Despite suffering a slew of injuries, becoming a journeyman and being written off by just about everyone in the basketball world, Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose has been on an absolute tear throughout the 2019-20 regular season. Especially red hot at the moment, Rose has put up gaudy individual numbers in addition to keeping […]

Detroit Pistons big man Christian Wood says point guard Derrick Rose is “an All-Star.” Rose has been the Pistons’ best player this season. The former MVP has scored at least 20 points in 11 straight games entering Saturday, the longest stretch of his career: “D-Rose is special,” Christian Wood said, via Pistons.com. “Actually playing with […]