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With the Detroit Pistons embracing a full rebuild around younger players, they are in talks to trade former MVP and All-Star guard Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks, according to the Athletic. Yahoo Sports reports that a contract has been close but has not been made.
Both Rose and the NBA ‘s worst 5-17 Pistons, under first – year general manager Troy Weaver, agree that trading would be better for both sides, Shams Charania and James Edwards III reported. A contract for the Knicks would reunite Rose with head coach Tom Thibodeau, who was his coach with the Chicago Bulls when Rose won the 2010-2011 NBA MVP award and reached three All-Star games.
In 15 games this season, Rose averages 14.2 points and 4.2 assists per game but is unlikely to be in Detroit ‘s long – term plans.
Young New York defender Frank Ntilikina is a name that has been discussed in trade talks with Rose, according to Ian Begley of SNY.
Under Thibodeau, the Knicks are an 11-13 surprise after Saturday’s home win over Portland as they boast a top 10 defense led by breakout star Julius Randle, second-year guard RJ Barrett and rookie guard Immanuel Quickley .
Rose has several teams with an interest, each The Athletic, and is out for Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers for personal reasons. Rose is in the final year of a two-year, $ 15 million contract.