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The sudden absence of Derrick Rose took the entire New York Knicks organization by surprise, forcing head coach Jeff Hornacek to name backup Brandon Jennings the starter 40 minutes prior to their Monday night matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. Jennings responded well, with a team-high of 20 points, adding five rebounds, four assists, and […]

With Derrick Rose mysteriously missing the New York Knicks‘ game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, a lot of speculation has been made on what his reason could be for not being at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. Just a few hours after his team lost the game, multiple reports surfaced that he […]

The Knicks are facing the Pelicans tonight in an entertaining battle between two of the NBA’s future flag bearers in Anthony Davis and Kristaps Porzingis. While fans are being treated to the battle happening on the court, the whole Knicks team (players and officials alike) are all wondering why Derrick Rose is absent tonight and […]

Derrick Rose thinks the Knicks are really good on offense. But that might not always be a good thing. Rose suggests that the Knicks have become more complacent on defense due to their offensive prowess. For what it’s worth, Rose knows what it’s like being a part of great defensive teams when he played under […]

Despite some early-season optimism following an extremely busy offseason, the New York Knicks find themselves with a record of 16-19 after Wednesday night’s 105-104 defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks. Change may be needed and Knicks team president Phil Jackson could be open to it, per Ian Begley of ESPN. New York will have to decide […]

Following the New York Knicks heartbreaking 129-122 loss to the Houston Rockets during New Year’s Eve, head coach Jeff Hornacek remained hopeful it bodes well for the team’s effort going forward. “We got to have an effort like we did, all-out 48 minutes of playing hard,” he told Newsday’s Al Iannazzone. “You should come in […]

Rest has been one of the more highlighted words this year when it comes to the grind of the NBA season. Players who are not voted into events during All-Star Weekend take the time to relax and even go on mini vacations to unwind. Starting this year, players are allowed to vote on who they think should be the […]

After being selected as the top overall pick in the 2008 draft, Derrick Rose showed the basketball world his unique skill set and quickly became one of the best players in the NBA. During his third year, the 6-foot-3 point guard had his best season as a professional, where he became the youngest MVP winner […]

The Summer of 2017 provides a huge free agent class full of elite talent like Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Kyle Lowry, and Rudy Gay, just to name a few. But where do these players fall in the ladder of top free agents? That’s for you to decide.

Derrick Rose thoroughly enjoyed playing under the tutelage of NCAA coaching legend John Calipari at the University of Memphis. Whilst Rose believes Calipari is one of the greatest in the game, he isn’t massively keen on the idea of the current Kentucky Wildcats coach returning to the NBA, per Steve Serby of The New York […]

In case you’re incredibly young or have an extremely short memory, the pre-injury, 2010-2011 NBA MVP Derrick Rose created the kind of fan excitement and media buzz more recently associated with Steph Curry. People tuned in to watch Rose on a nightly basis, as he tore teams up with his dynamic, aggressive play, leading his hometown Chicago Bulls […]

New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose recently brought up how his mentality as an MVP winner differs from that of Oklahoma City Thunder star, Russell Westbrook. While the two were at one point obsessively compared as the most freakishly athletic point guards in the game, injuries hit the 2011 MVP and left Westbrook as […]

Whenever people talk about who the New York Knicks‘ number one fan is, many would say it’s Spike Lee. However, there’s one family now who can rival his love for the team. Troy Corley, a Long Island native, is a huge fan of the Knicks. He also claims that his grandfather and all his uncles […]

After only 18 games into the New York Knicks season, point guard Derrick Rose already knows he only wants to wear orange and blue for the remainder of his career. “I’m under a one-year contract, so of course I want to play the rest of my life here,” Rose told Peter Walsh of SLAM Online. […]

One of the very first things the new Chicago Bulls wanted to work on during the season was the team’s chemistry. After analysts predicted volatile mix built to fail, the Bulls are now steady in the top 10 rankings on defense and sit at No. 3 in the Eastern Conference. Jimmy Butler seems to be […]

Only 17 games into the New York Knicks season and Derrick Rose has performed according to front office expectations. After dropping a season-high 30 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, the Chicago native has scored in double figures in all-but-one of the Knicks games this season, playing an average of 32.6 minutes per […]

Derrick Rose definitely has a lot of new things in his life now. Living in New York and playing for the Knicks are just some of it, but now, he can add having a new girlfriend to the list. The 2011 MVP is reportedly dating Alaina Anderson, an Instagram model who is based in his hometown of […]

Two of the most athletic point guards of this era worked out together this offseason — New York Knicks acquisition Derrick Rose and Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook. Both 6-foot-3 floor generals were workout partners months prior to the start of the season and met for sessions this year in Los Angeles and Las Vegas during the […]

The past and present of the Chicago Bulls were in attendance at Carmelo Anthony’s home for Thanksgiving as Dwyane Wade and Derrick Rose arrived in New York to share the joys of a home-cooked meal. One day later, Rose and Anthony shared the joys of a thrilling 113-111 overtime win against the Charlotte Hornets at the Garden. It […]

It was reported recently that Derrick Rose invited himself to Carmelo Anthony‘s home for Thanksgiving dinner. As it turns out, he was not the only one who visited his teammate and his wife, Lala, for the annual national holiday. The New York Knicks‘ star forward’s good friend and Chicago Bulls player, Dwyane Wade, and his wife, actress […]

Many wondered how dangerous the New York Knicks could be if Derrick Rose regained his famed MVP form — crossing over defenders and swerving to the rim with pirouettes and finishes so strong and athletic, it would let you know why he was deserving of being the youngest ever to net the award. But to […]

After surprisingly getting traded over the summer to the New York Knicks, former MVP and three-time All-Star Derrick Rose was caught off guard and had to move in to his new city immediately. It’s certainly one thing to play for one of the most popular cities in the world and calling Madison Square Garden your home […]

New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose gave Madison Square Garden some flashbacks of his MVP days on Wednesday, taking on Portland Trail Blazers‘ Damian Lillard in an isolation play, driving past him and finishing between him and center Ed Davis with an up-and-under reverse layup. https://vine.co/v/5tFFa9a7PnK Sweet kiss off the glass by Rose, showing the […]

The New York Knicks are now starting to find their groove and have won four of their last five games, climbing back to .500 with a 7-7 record. On Tuesday night, the team had an impressive win at home against the Portland Trail Blazers and saw former MVP Derrick Rose hit a clutch jumper to […]

The New York Knicks have nothing but high praise for their second year emerging star, Kristaps Porzingis. He has been labeled as the unicorn by many in the league because he is such a rarity. He’s a 7’3″ player who has tremendous range and can also put the ball on the floor, or beat you with […]

Despite being exonerated last month in the rape case filed against him, Derrick Rose will not be able to breathe a sigh of relief just yet as there is apparently enough reason to still keep the investigation going. working on a @nypost story about the filing. @LAPDHQ tells me criminal investigation is ongoing & DA hasnt […]

The New York Knicks may not have started the season the way they wanted to, but if there’s one bright spot for them, it’s Derrick Rose. The former MVP has played solid basketball so far with averages of 16.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. But what is not seen in his numbers is the […]

New York Knicks President Phil Jackson is reportedly unhappy with the way his team has played outside of the infamous triangle offense. With a 2-4 start so far this season, players are trying to find a point of cohesion with each other and they feel the triangle complicates the process further. Earlier this week, Carmelo Anthony […]

Former MVP and three-time All-Star Derrick Rose was traded on June 22nd to the New York Knicks by the Chicago Bulls, his hometown team, and the franchise he played for many years. We know that not all players enjoy being traded, especially if they do not see it coming. Just hear it from Rose himself, according to K.C. […]

Tom Thibodeau is widely considered one of the best coaches in the NBA especially because of his knowledge on the defensive aspects of the game. During his days with the Chicago Bulls, the 58-year-old bench tactician gave a young team an identity which helped them reach the playoffs in each year he was at the […]

New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose looked like his old self on Friday night’s matchup against his former team, blurring past the Chicago Bulls defense and showcasing his in-air acrobatics over Jimmy Butler on a sweet reverse up-and-under layup to beat the buzzer right before the half. Derrick Rose homecoming 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/Ji7QnLbFwr — NBA […]

After a 1-3 start to the season, the New York Knicks have their eyes set on a visit to the Windy City, which will also be Derrick Rose‘s return to his former team, the Chicago Bulls, on a nationally televised game. Rose will be flying to Chicago, wearing a different jersey than the one he’s donned […]

Derrick Rose is slowly showing flashes of his old self to New York Knicks fans and his coaching staff. The 2011 MVP put his handles on display, giving Mike Conley Jr. his version of the ‘killer crossover’ with this one-two move that put the crowd on his feet. Derrick Rose, goooot em! https://t.co/hJN5fvHr61 — Legion […]

Derrick Rose isn’t happy about the New York Knicks‘ opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers which resulted in a blowout loss, and he can pinpoint one of the problems quite frankly. When asked about the team’s ball movement and lack of opportunities to score easy baskets, Rose didn’t deny it one bit. Another gem from Derrick Rose […]

Derrick Rose‘s debut with the New York Knicks at Quicken Loans Arena was everything that was expected — fast, explosive, but ultimately rusty and out of control. The Knicks were smashed by the reigning champions Cleveland Cavaliers, 117-88, on Tuesday night’s season-opener. The 2011 MVP is coming back from a civil trial that took two-plus […]

Who comes to mind when you think of elite point guards in the NBA? Stephen Curry. Russell Westbrook. Kyrie Irving. Derrick Rose? The Chicago native is back at it again with the hot takes. And although this one is not as outrageous as claiming the Knicks are a super team like the Warriors are, it’s still pretty preposterous. […]

The additions of Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah were tremendous for the New York Knicks, but Kristaps Porzingis sees a work in progress this season. Porzingis believes the expectations for the team were raised this season, but tells ESPN’s Ian Begley that it may take awhile before seeing the team peak. “It’s going to take us some time to […]

After missing five preseason games and seven practices due to the handling of his trial, Derrick Rose will be forced to “learn by fire,” New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek tells ESPN’s Ian Begley. Having missed the last two weeks attending to his trial, Rose and his two friends were found not liable in a […]

Derrick Rose can now go back and focus on basketball and helping out his new team, the New York Knicks, in their quest to return to the playoffs this season. This comes after the civil rape case filed against him was waived by the jury and he was declared not liable. Upon hearing the news, his teammate and friend, […]