It had been several days since the insiders announced a potential transfer of Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks. Shams Charania even indicated the day before yesterday that the two franchises were very close to an agreement. Finally, they have taken action. And so the leader was sent to Manhattan. Dennis Smith Jr and a second draft round are included in the deal.
Derrick Rose: his transfer is imminent, reunion in sight!
D-Rose will therefore find Tom Thibodeau, the coach with whom he had his best years at the Chicago Bulls. He will also be reunited with the Knicks, a franchise he wore for a season between 2016 and 2017. He was still considered a declining All-Star at the time. The ex-MVP arrives with another status today. He is an experienced veteran, a mentor for young players and a weapon coming off the bench.
His future role in NY is not yet clear, but he could act as a stunt double forElfrid Payton. It remains to be seen how this will affect the playing time ofImmanuel Quickley, brilliant rookie since the start of the season. The arrival of Derrick Rose could also cause the departure of Austin Rivers.
Frank Ntilikina was therefore not placed in the package. It is another young leader removed from the rotation of the Knicks, Dennis Smith Jr, who joins the Pistons. He will be able to find playing time there, especially in the absence of the Frenchman Killian Hayes. A new opportunity for him to relaunch. The Detroit franchise is clearly in its reconstruction and it will give way to prospects.
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