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His best days are way behind him now, but that does not mean Derrick Rose can’t contribute meaningful numbers for the New York Knicks. The former NBA MVP is even getting high praise from Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau for his contributions to the team, albeit in limited minutes. Thibodeau is particularly amazed by the […]

It has been so far so good for the New York Knicks’ offseason acquisition, Jalen Brunson. The former Dallas Mavericks point guard has been everything he’s been chalked up to be thus far, and Knicks fans are loving the emergence of their new star. For his part, however, Derrick Rose has seen his role diminish […]

New York Knicks veteran Derrick Rose has been through so much in what has been a very colorful NBA career. The way he has been able to evolve his game now that he’s in the twilight of his career is truly a marvelous feat. As it turns out, D-Rose’s remarkable evolution has now taken to […]

A lot will be riding this coming season for Derrick Rose, who will now be entering his 14th year in the league. The former league MVP has a team option coming up on his current deal with the New York Knicks for the 2023-24 season, and how he plays this year will obviously have a […]

Derrick Rose was his usual, calm self sitting in front of the New York media earlier this week. His words for his Knicks teammates may not have been fiery in his tone, but they were in his message. D-Rose was vocal about the mindset that his teammates must adapt to next season, focusing on one […]

The New York Knicks start training camp on Tuesday and fans are already up in arms over one of Tom Thibodeau’s comments. Thibs said that Evan Fournier is the frontrunner to start at shooting guard ahead of both Quentin Grimes and Derrick Rose. That has Knicks Nation furious. Looking forward to the all-bench unit significantly […]

When the name Derrick Rose pops up, one question immediately comes to the mind of NBA fans: ‘Is he healthy?’ That is the unfortunate reality for the New York Knicks guard since his career-altering ACL injury in the 2012 playoffs back with the Chicago Bulls. Rose missed a significant number of games last season yet […]

When Dallas Mavericks center Christian Wood was still in Detroit alongside Derrick Rose, the veteran point guard predicted that the big man will be an All-Star in three years. Wood is now heading into the third year since Rose made that prediction, and he is more than ready to make that a reality. Wood shared […]

New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose never had it easy and had to fight all his life to make it to the NBA and prove his doubters wrong. He has taken all the lessons he learned with him and is now sharing it to those aspiring to thrive in the world of basketball. In his […]

Donovan Mitchell is surprisingly still a member of the Utah Jazz. Many felt as if he’d be traded not long after Rudy Gobert was dealt to Minnesota. But trading a star such as Mitchell is no easy task. The main team he’s been linked to is the New York Knicks. New York has interest in […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have the 24th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Although the opportunity to add a key piece for the future seems enticing, the best use of the pick is to trade it for a player that is experienced and ready to help right away. Finding a trade the Bucks can use […]

Forget Saul Goodman and the last season of Better Caul Saul, Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan made an even better guarantee and fulfilled it—and more. After an abysmal performance in their Game 1 loss, DeRozan assured reporters that he will bounce back in Game 2. That’s exactly what he did, leading the Bulls with a […]

After a huge 2020-21 season that saw them make the playoffs, the New York Knicks were largely expected to make a step forward in their bid to return to title contention. After all with an All-Star in Julius Randle and rising stars in the likes of RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and Obi Toppin, it looked […]

After the New York Knicks learned about Derrick Rose’s most recent injury setback on Friday, the team is now dealing with yet another injury blow to its depleted backcourt. Knicks rookie Quentin Grimes is now set to join D-Rose on the shelf after the 21-year-old suffered a knee injury during Friday’s 115-100 loss to the […]

Derrick Rose has been out of action for months now following an injury to his right ankle. It was announced on Friday that the New York Knicks guard underwent yet another procedure, which made the rounds on social media but apparently did not reach Julius Randle. The Knicks big man was candid in his reaction, […]

The New York Knicks were dealt a significant blow on Friday after it was announced that Derrick Rose will need to go under the knife again. The former league MVP is currently dealing with an injury on his right ankle and is expected to spend some time on the shelf. NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of […]

The New York Knicks’ once-promising point guard situation is back to being a mess. Derrick Rose’s return from an ankle injury that has sidelined him since December was supposed to be a remedy for it. That remedy is no longer on the table. The Knicks announced that Rose, who just returned to practice this week, […]

Chicago Bulls All-Star DeMar DeRozan is enjoying the best season of his NBA career at the age of 32, and he’s currently in the midst of a ridiculously dominant stretch of scoring that hasn’t been matched by many in NBA history. DeRozan has hit the 35-point mark in six consecutive games. Only Michael Jordan had […]

The New York Knicks are in dire need of something—anything—amid their skidding season. What was touted as a level-up campaign after their inspired run last year has turned into, well, a very Knicks-esque experience. The extended absence of Knicks guard Derrick Rose, arguably the most beloved of all the players on the roster, hasn’t helped. […]

While Ja Morant has been compared to players like Derrick Rose, Allen Iverson, and Russell Westbrook, the Memphis Grizzlies guard has actually done something that none of those guys did in their prime years. After exploding for 34 points against the Washington Wizards on Saturday, Morant now has 13 games this season with at least […]

The New York Knicks were the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference last season. Some of the major reasons would be the hiring of Tom Thibodeau or Julius Randle’s All-NBA ascension, but the underrated reason for their success was the signing of Derrick Rose. After his impressive season, Rose has re-signed with the Knicks for […]

New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose is out for at least the next two months because of his ankle injury that needed surgery. The Knicks confirmed the development on Wednesday, revealing that Rose underwent surgery on his right ankle at the Hospital for Special Surgery. While the nature of his injury was not disclosed, […]

Kemba Walker has been out of the New York Knicks rotation since November 26th, but there is a very good chance that changes on Saturday against his former team, the Boston Celtics. Like most of the NBA right now, the Knicks have a bunch of players in health and safety protocols, including three guards in […]

With how things are shaping up with the New York Knicks right now, it would not be surprising if this team ends up making some major moves prior to the trade deadline. It’s no secret that the Knicks are trying to find an exit strategy for their botched Kemba Walker experiment and at this point, […]

Knicks veteran Derrick Rose seems to be at a loss for words over his team’s recent failures, losing most of their games this past week. As the Knicks witnessed Stephen Curry’s record-breaking three-pointer, they slid down to 12th in the Eastern Conference. New York holds a 12-16 win-loss record while losing six out of their […]

Derrick Rose is a Chicago legend. The New York Knicks point guard came into the league as an electrifying MVP candidate for the Chicago Bulls. Illinois fans have always appreciated Rose’s contributions for the franchise even after his departure, showering him with standing ovations and MVP chants when he returns to United Center. Which makes […]

When the New York Knicks were parading a backcourt of Elfrid Payton and Reggie Bullock last season, that seemed to be a cause of concern because of their inability to produce offensive numbers. Thus, the Knicks signed Evan Fournier to a four-year, $78 million contract and Kemba Walker to a two-year, $17 million deal. It […]

Turns out all the New York Knicks needed was a little urgency to snap their two-game losing streak. Facing the same Indiana Pacers team that eviscerated them from three just under two weeks ago, New York cranked up the defensive intensity to 2020-21 vintage levels en route to a 92-84 win over Indiana. “I think […]

As the New York Knicks prep for their second matchup of the season with the Indiana Pacers on Monday night, apparently a good practice session on Sunday is providing some optimism internally. Take it from Derrick Rose, who spoke to the media after the session. “With the first group, they were doing a lot of […]

The New York Knicks have certainly had an up-and-down start to their 2021-22 campaign. After looking like a potential juggernaut and starting 5-1, the team has since gone 2-4 over their next six, including some concerning trends with the starters and the bench. Those trends were especially evident against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, […]

Derrick Rose’s basketball life will always be looked at as one of the biggest “What if?” questions in sports. The tragedy of the youngest MVP in NBA history’s fall from superstardom is a well-known, sad story. But the current chapter of Rose’s story — his second stint with the New York Knicks — is, in […]

Derrick Rose doesn’t like hearing the word “vintage” to describe his play nowadays. Neither does his New York Knicks teammate Julius Randle. After arguably Derrick Rose’s best game of the young season against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Knicks guard was asked about his “vintage” performance. But Julius Randle, who had just entered the room, answered […]

The New York Knicks made franchise history in their 113-98 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. After going down by 21 points, the Knicks stormed back to lead by as much as 22 points in the second half. Their 15-point margin of victory sealed a record-setting performance. According to the Knicks, tonight’s victory marks the first […]

Current New York Knicks and former Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose just got himself into the history books. Rose came into the game against the Indiana Pacers with 11,997 points, and in the first quarter, he had a tough driving layup that made allowed him to surpass over 12,000 career points. Rose and the New […]

In case y’all forgot, Derrick Rose still holds the record for being the youngest ever NBA MVP. The New York Knicks star made history several years ago when he bagged the coveted individual award at the age of 22. Right now, though, it looks like his son PJ is going to be gunning for that […]

After their gut-wrenching 104-103 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, the New York Knicks now find themselves at the top of the Eastern Conference at 4-1. New York currently has the fourth-best offensive rating in the league (112.6) and the fourth-best net rating (+6.6) in the NBA, per NBA Stats. That’s a far […]

The new-look Chicago Bulls are looking quite the team early this season and former Bulls cornerstone Derrick Rose is certainly taking notice. Rose and his New York Knicks squad visited the United Center on Thursday and, despite the Knicks handing the Bulls their first loss of the season, the former MVP for Chicago recognizes how […]

The Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks used to have one of the best rivalries in the NBA, but trash basketball in recent years dimmed the hype. However, Thursday’s showdown at the United Center is going to bring the energy back to this rivalry, especially with the Bulls honoring Joakim Noah. It’s only right that […]

Many sit in awe watching a 44-year old Tom Brady still playing at an MVP level for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Others, like New York Knicks star guard Derrick Rose, want to take that same path of playing for as long as they can. Per Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, the Knicks […]