Don’t expect Derrick Rose to make his decision this weekend, contrary to previous reports suggesting that he would. Per Chris Haynes of ESPN, Rose will have a face-to-face meeting with the Cavaliers before ultimately making a decision next week.
After a decent if unspectacular lone season in New York, Rose has narrowed down a list of possible suitors to the Lakers and Cavs. His involvement with the latter could be impacted by recent revelations that starting point guard Kyrie Irving has requested a trade out of Cleveland.
While the parties are said to be engaged in a deal for the veteran’s minimum, the guard could see his role increase substantially if Irving gets his wish and is promptly moved.
There’s more from the Central Division:
- Consider Pacers swingman Lance Stephenson among those “heartbroken” that Paul George and the franchise have parted ways. The pair remain friends, Scott Agness of Vigilant Sports writes.
- Among those interviewing for positions in Jon Horst‘s front office with the Bucks is Knicks Director of Pro Player Personnel Mark Hughes, Ian Begley of ESPN writes. Hughes has played a large role in New York’s draft decisions over the course of the past decade.
- The decision to bring Anthony Tolliver back aboard will pay off for the Pistons in veteran leadership, Rod Beard of the Detroit News writes. “He’s one of the highest-character guys in the NBA. What he will do in terms of leadership is important to our team, but it’s important that he’s a guy who can go out and play,” head coach Stan Van Gundy said.
- The Pistons‘ chief goal this offseason was to improve their three-point shooting and Keith Langlois of the team’s official website writes that they’ve added a number of players that can help in that regard.
Ummm pass on any knock front office guys.
Mush mouth Rose will only hurt the Cavs.
those would for with the Cavs well… cause the type of player those has turned into… he looks to pass the ball more… he’ll fit with the same LeBron crew
Rose barely looks to pass at all man
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Maybe Cavs have a bad taste in their mouth now and will trade him to the Knicks for Anthony. Enter Rose, to play PG. James will think that will work!
I was referring to Irving…
I’m not even a big Kyrie fan, but wow that would be an epic downgrade on so many levels
The Cavs are getting what they deserve. They talked negatively about the Warriors and now that squad is imploding. Funny how Karma gets you in the end. Warriors are real and no one is trying to go anywhere else.