Derrick Rose, officially acquired from Detroit by the Knicks on Monday, is eager for his second stint in the Big Apple, Marc Berman of the New York Post relays. Rose posted his sentiments on his Instagram account. “Other hoopers always used to tell me that if I ever had the chance to play in the MECCA go for it,” Rose wrote. “I’m getting a second chance. … Got to make this one count. But I’m built for it.” Rose played in New York during the 2016/17 season but the previous regime opted not to re-sign him. The former MVP, who is on an expiring contract, was averaging 14.2 PPG and 4.2 APG as Detroit’s sixth man this season.
We have more from the Atlantic Division:
- Kevin Durant isn’t expected to be available until late this week due to contact tracing but Nets coach Steve Nash said lightheartedly that his superstar forward hasn’t registered any positive coronavirus tests, Malika Andrews of ESPN tweets. “He’s taken about 90 negative tests,” Nash said. Kyrie Irving, who missed the loss to Philadelphia with a sprained right finger, is expected to play against Detroit on Tuesday, Andrews adds.
- Seth Curry was encouraged by his 11-point performance against Brooklyn on Saturday, Marc Narducci of the Philadelphia Inquirer writes. Curry, who missed approximately two weeks last month due to a bout with COVID-19, went scoreless in the Sixers’ previous two games. “I felt a little bit better all night, even in the first half, when I wasn’t making shots, I felt better than I have in the past week or two,” Curry said. “I think the key for me (Saturday) was I was able to get a little of my burst back and have more energy out on the floor offensively and defensively.”
- Grant Williams‘ improved 3-point shooting this season is largely due to better footwork, according to Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe. The Celtics forward has made 46.7% of his attempts this season after knocking down just 25% of his long-range shots in his rookie campaign.
If Durant was pulled mid game, how is everyone else not affected? He was close to people and I’m sure made contact.
Money. It’s what makes the NBA tick.
Still makes no sense
The basic NBA protocol requires isolation if you were in contact with someone who tested positive. Not merely if you were in contact with someone who’s isolating based on such contact (but who himself has tested negative). Nothing mysterious.
90 negative tests? Is that even possible? Lowkey sus
He said that lightheartedly, so I imagine it was an exaggeration on his part.
Rumors are Payton could be on the move. Rose was avg 20.5 mins in Det. That’s good production for 20 mins. Mentoring Quickly here is just as important. It’s kind of soon to start Quickly for me. But I’m so glad we drafted him. He will be a scoring PG. it’s what Rose is.