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Few NBA players took the national spotlight quicker than guard Derrick Rose, who currently plays for the Memphis Grizzlies. Although he might not be asked to contribute much to Memphis this season, Rose was once one of the brightest stars in the NBA, electrifying national audiences with his combination of speed, athleticism, and scoring prowess […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were insanely good at the end of last year’s season. They notched the second seed in the Western Conference but not a lot of teams were taking them seriously because of their lack of maturity. The fans who doubted them were proven right after the Los Angeles Lakers wiped their title hopes […]

The Memphis Grizzlies added Derrick Rose this offseason, and the first assumption for many people was that he would come in and be a leader for Ja Morant during his 25-game suspension. But Rose made a firm statement that he is in Memphis to win, not just be a leader. “Look I’m not here to […]

The Chicago Bulls are one of the most storied franchises in the history of the NBA — and that is in large part due to one particular man: Michael Jordan. Chicago is one of the biggest and brightest basketball markets in the league. But surprisingly enough, the Bulls haven’t really had much success in landing […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had to endure a ton of drama off the court last season en route to a first-round playoff exit against the lower-seeded Los Angeles Lakers. But make no mistake about it, the Grizzlies remain one of the teams with the brightest outlooks in the league, especially if Ja Morant ever figures out […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is going to miss the first 25 games of the 2023-24 season due to a suspension. With that in mind, the team brought in a veteran leader in Derrick Rose in free agency, and Isaiah Thomas believes Rose’s presence will be huge for Morant once he gets back from suspension. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies knew they needed veteran depth this upcoming season for two reasons. The first being their lack of playoff ready players in the postseason and the second being the need for additional depth amid Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension to start the 2023-24 season. They made one key move right around draft night when […]

The New York Knicks declined to pick up guard Derrick Rose’s $15.6 million option for next season, and there are multiple teams who are rumored to have interest in him in free agency, according to Marc Stein. The Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls are those teams, and the Knicks are expected to ask […]

The Chicago Bulls had a fairly uneventful 2023 NBA Draft, although they did make a trade into the second round to nab Julian Phillips out of the University of Tennessee. A flier on Phillips will be interesting to watch come the start of the season, but for now Bulls fans and members alike will be […]

Derrick Rose’s second stint with the New York Knicks is about to come to an end. This is after reports emerged on Saturday that the Knicks gave decided to turn down the former league MVP’s $15.6 million team option for next season, thereby allowing him to enter NBA free agency this summer. This recent development […]

The New York Knicks will not exercise Derrick Rose’s contract option, per Knicks writer Steve Popper. Rose, who emerged as a team and fan favorite in New York, will enter NBA free agency. Some rumors have linked Derrick Rose back to the Chicago Bulls, where he previously won an MVP. A return to Chicago would […]

The recent dynasty of the Golden State Warriors has shown us that it is possible to build a contending team through the NBA Draft. A team’s trajectory can completely change on draft day and while picking the right player is obviously important, the bouncing of some ping pong balls or other teams overlooking a collegiate […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were eliminated in the first round for the second straight season. Though the Timberwolves, on paper, boast a talented core of Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Rudy Gobert, the outlook of the franchise seems a bit murky considering their current salary situation and future draft assets. According to Bobby Marks of ESPN, […]

Could New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose return to the Chicago Bulls in the offseason? It’s an idea that makes sense. With the Knicks now focused on their summer after a successful year where they made the Eastern Conference semifinals, one of the key areas to address is the future of Rose. The veteran guard […]

One of the biggest what-ifs in NBA history is what the league would have looked like had one of its marquee players — perennial All-Star, Carmelo Anthony — signed with the Miami Heat or Chicago Bulls instead of the New York Knicks. Had Carmelo decided not to sign a contract extension with the New York […]

The New York Knicks‘ Derrick Rose is currently in the midst of a 2023 NBA Playoffs run with his squad against the Miami Heat. Despite spending his time on the bench, the respect he warrants from his teammates and the leadership he displays is palpable. Sitting down with Shams Charania, Rose was asked about his […]

The New York Knicks have gone ice cold from the field against the Miami Heat, and now fellow NBA player Nikola Vucevic has a plan to help the team solve the issue As hinted at by Vucevic, there is a simple fix for the Knicks shooting woes staring them right in the face that he […]

Derrick Rose is not in the rotation for the New York Knicks, but he is still making an impact on the roster, and head coach Tom Thibodeau raved about his importance to the team, via Marc J. Spears of Andscape. “Derrick has been great for us. He’s a veteran leader,” Tom Thibodeau said, via Andscape. […]

Paul George will never forget going against the 2010-11 version of Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose during his rookie season with the Indiana Pacers. Speaking on his Podcast P show, George shared how difficult it was to match up with Rose during that year, which was also the Bulls superstar’s MVP season. He recalled how […]

It just keeps on getting better for the nascent Oklahoma City Thunder. With their backs against the wall in a win or go home matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans, a team that made the playoffs last season via the play-in, the young Thunder squad managed to squeak out a 123-118 victory, thanks in large […]

After the trade deadline, the next best hope of a contending NBA team to bolster their roster is via the buyout market. Over the past few seasons, teams with hopes of making a deep playoff run have made additions off the buyout market that, while not particularly game-changing, helped on the margins. This season alone, […]

Earlier this week, there were some rumors circulating about New York Knicks PG Derrick Rose potentially being bought out. The former MVP finds himself at the end of the rotation as the new-look New York squad starts to find their groove. The Phoenix Suns are reportedly interested in Rose, too, leading to more talk about […]

New Yorkers love a lopsided scoreboard in favor of the Knicks for two reasons. First, that means the team is most likely adding another win to their season tally. But second and more importantly, it means the fans can goad Tom Thibodeau into playing Derrick Rose again. Rose has been in Thibs’ doghouse for a […]

The buyout market has essentially dried up, although there could still be some movement across the NBA. One player drawing some interest is New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose, The veteran point guard has fallen completely out of the rotation in New York, but the Phoenix Suns are one team who are monitoring his availability, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks, despite having to deal with injury problems to Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis, have remained one of the best teams in the league with a 37-17 record at the time of writing. However, the Bucks know the value of adding some much-needed insurance to help protect them when the injury bug strikes […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are not resting on their laurels right now. They may be second in the East at the moment with a 37-17 record, but this isn’t stopping them from adding the necessary pieces to their team ahead of what they’re hoping will be another extended playoff run. NBA insider Marc Stein reports that […]

The New York Knicks, despite their Monday night loss against the Toronto Raptors, are currently in the middle of a solid, bounce back campaign built mostly off of their torrid stretch to begin December. The addition of Jalen Brunson has been immense, and Julius Randle is even posting comparable numbers to that of his All-Star […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has eliminated several players from the rotation this season. That list includes former MVP Derrick Rose, who happens to be one of Thibs’ favorite players. The team just hasn’t been able to find minutes for him with the emergence of young players like Immanuel Quickley and Quentin Grimes […]

A lot of eyes are on the Orlando Magic in the 2022-23 NBA season. Likely the biggest reason is the No. 1 pick Paolo Banchero. Because of him, the team is full of expectations for the future but is already making some noise this year. With the season reaching its halfway mark, the Magic might […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is nearing the halfway mark, which means that the 2023 NBA All-Star game is right around the corner. Earning an All-Star selection is a prestigious accomplishment for many of the top players in the league, and the All-Star game is a great way to see the best players in the game […]

New York Knicks’ point guard Derrick Rose has social media in stitches this holiday season, gifting his wife and baby mama matching pyjama sets for Christmas, according to RaphouseTV. In a video posted to the account’s Twitter page, the two women are seen posing in the matching pyjamas, seemingly getting a good laugh out of […]

The New York Knicks are on an absolute tear. It’s come with Derrick Rose finding himself as the odd man out of head coach Tom Thibodeau’s rotation. Rose has played just once in the eight-game winning streak that the Knicks are on, coming off the bench for three minutes of garbage time in their 23-point […]

Derrick Rose isn’t what he used to be, and that might be an understatement. But while he’s no longer a nightly producer of highlight plays, he can still be quite a contributor for the New York Knicks when given minutes. With the NBA trade deadline only less than two months away, though, his name is […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have emerged as one of the best teams in the NBA over the past few years, and early on in the 2022-23 season, that same notion has rang true. The Bucks have the second best record in the league behind the Boston Celtics, and if it weren’t for the C’s incredible start […]

Derrick Rose is possibly the biggest what-if story in the NBA. The current New York Knicks point guard had a blistering start to his career in Chicago. He won Rookie of the Year, and then he was the youngest-ever MVP. Unfortunately, injuries derailed his career. That has led some to wonder about Derrick Rose’s Hall […]

Derrick Rose hasn’t seen much playing time lately after falling out of the rotation of New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau. However, he got a few minutes in on Friday night against the Chicago Bulls and it could not have been a more perfect time for the former league MVP to see some action. […]

There were some weird scenes in the United Center on Friday night as the visiting New York Knicks completely blew out the Chicago Bulls, 114-91. The home fans needed something to cheer about after watching their team suffer yet another defeat. Fortunately for them, a Derrick Rose appearance in garbage time provided them with exactly […]

The New York Knicks are visiting the Chicago Bulls for two straight games on Wednesday and on Friday. For Knicks guard Derrick Rose, it’s a homecoming. Rose grew up in Chicago and was drafted by the Bulls with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 draft. Prior to Wednesday’s game, Rose spoke fondly of […]

The Dallas Mavericks may have recently brought in Kemba Walker to give Luka Doncic some playmaking help, but it doesn’t mean they are stopping right there. According to recent reports, the Mavs are also keeping an eye on New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose. Dallas is said to be “interested” in Rose, which could signify […]