The Knicks are unlikely to bring point guard Derrick Rose back for another season in New York, Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News writes, citing a pair of sources close to the team.
While a reunion seemed a distinct possibility when Phil Jackson was president of the organization, that’s not the case now. Although Rose fared reasonably well in his first year with the Knicks, his suspect defense, chronic injury concerns and that infamous disappearing act last January have all limited his stock.
Bondy adds that the Knicks are high on backup point guard Ron Baker, although he won’t likely suffice as a starter until first-round pick Frank Ntilikina adjusts to the NBA and takes the reins.
Of course there are plenty of big name point guards available through free agency this summer, including Kyle Lowry, Jeff Teague and George Hill. Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders tweets that the franchise has considered moving Courtney Lee in order to free up cap room to make a pitch.
Rose to Popovic is perfekt for all
He’ll find a way to stay healthy and play like an all star under Pop
That is my free agency wish for this year actually
To the Sixers on a one year make good contract with exciting and interesting incentives.
Pop if you can get D Rose back to what he was all true basketball fans will be forever grateful. If there is someone up to the task its you…