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Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George spoke about facing prime Derrick Rose on the Chicago Bulls in his first playoff series. Paul George admitted that Derrick Rose was on another level at that time, but it helped him build confidence in the long run. “I remember in the playoffs, like, we’re going over schemes, matchups, […]

Before signing with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018, LeBron James spent the first fifteen years of his career in the Eastern Conference for the first fifteen years of his illustrious career, which means LeBron is plenty familiar with the Chicago Bulls. Not only did LeBron spend eleven of those fifteen seasons in the Central […]

The Memphis Grizzlies bumped guard Derrick Rose into the starting lineup earlier this week and the decision paid off. The Grizzlies have won two straight over the Utah Jazz and Dallas Mavericks after starting the year 3-13. The Grizzlies have faced several challenges this year with the Ja Morant suspension and injuries. Rose was one […]

On Friday afternoon, Derrick Rose and the Memphis Grizzlies dropped to an abysmal record of 3-12 on the young 2023-24 NBA season with a disappointing 110-89 home loss to the Phoenix Suns. Things fell apart in the second quarter for the Grizzlies in this one, as the team was outscored by 11 in the frame […]

When Derrick Rose entered the NBA in 2008, he was a player the league had never seen before. He was a dynamic player who made the Chicago Bulls relevant again after the Michael Jordan days. And to this day, is the youngest player to win league MVP at 22 years old. Then came the long […]

Derrick Rose made his debut for the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, and despite getting a lout ovation from the crowd when he checked in for the first time, he made it clear that he is too upset about the 111-104 loss to appreciate it too much. “It would have […]

Derrick Rose is a veteran point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies. Rose began his career in Chicago with the Bulls, and while he suffered a handful of injuries, Derrick Rose cemented himself in the NBA after becoming the youngest player to win the MVP award in league history. Furthermore, he has prolonged his career by […]

Nothing screams better like a fruitful partnership than when two parties express the fact that they need each other and are better off in each other’s company. In the case of Derrick Rose and the Memphis Grizzlies, this is the case. The Grizzlies have made it clear that they value the locker room presence Rose […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose is enjoying his time at Grizzlies training camp. Rose joined Memphis this offseason after spending last year as a member of the New York Knicks. With the Knicks, Rose played for head coach Tom Thibodeau, who he also worked with during their time together on the Chicago Bulls during the […]

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 […]