Derrick Rose

Carmelo And Derrick Rose On Center Stage In Knicks’ Trade Drama

... of his All-Star Game participation, is the most intriguing because, well, he’s Anthony. He has said he wants to stay in New York and if that is truly the case, he holds the biggest chip with his no-trade clause. Recent attention centered around Rose, who has been the object of affection for several teams, including — one league source confirmed — Minnesota, where Tom Thibodeau, his former Bulls coach, is both coach and president of basketball operations. “I haven’t heard anything about it until I came back here,” Rose said. “Like I said before I left, you never know what’s going to happen. You’ve got to be a professional about it. And whatever it is, I’ll be prepared.”. SEE ALSO. The Timberwolves are one of several teams to contact the. Rose has expressed his appreciation for playing in New York. He did it again Tuesday, but noted the matter is out of his hands. “Does it matter if you’re on the trading block? It doesn’t matter. I love it but it’s not up to me, it’s up to the front office,” Rose said. “I don’t have a problem with the ...

Dissecting The Derrick Rose/carmelo Anthony Two-man Game

... into his office and hits the patented fadeaway over two dudes. This isn’t a great shot, but I’ve seen Melo hit it enough times to feel OK. So at this point, the Spurs have tried to defend straight up, and they've tried switching. Neither has worked. So, in response, the Knicks went right back to it, needing one more bucket to dagger the immortal Spurs. This time, Melo cleverly changes the plan, part of the ongoing (and consistently underappreciated) meta-game that goes on over the course of a 48 minute game. Instead of setting the screen, he slips it, and causes an apparent miscommunication between Green and Leonard (Leonard is prepared to switch, but Green wasn't ready for Melo to bail out so quickly, leaving Melo uncovered). And that's all she wrote; a catch and shoot midrange is a good shot for Melo, and he makes it count. Clearly, this play can be difficult to stop (when executed properly, which is a big ...

Brook Lopez Among 40 Players Who Could Be Moved

... about Cousins and George. In an interview on ESPN Radio this past Friday , George said he wants to bring a title to Indiana Hoosiers , but stopped short of saying he would sign an extension this summer. He’ll be a free agent in 2018, but if the Pacers think they might lose him, maybe they’ll see what they can get before he becomes an expiring contract. If I were Larry Bird, I’d call the Celtics. Could Paul George be on the move? USATSI. Paul Millsap , Atlanta Hawks : As the Cousins trade proved, you can’t always trust the executive who publicly proclaims his star isn’t going anywhere. The Hawks, however, are much more trustworthy than the Sacramento Kings , so it would be surprising if Millsap were traded. unless he tells the front office he’s probably not going to re-sign. Jahlil Okafor , Philadelphia 76 ers : The Sixers benched him for a couple of games because they were close to completing a trade. While the Pelicans presumably no longer are an option, Okafor has also ...

Nba Teams Reportedly Want To Trade For Derrick Rose, But Why

... at no particular point in the life of the sport was there a whole lot of value in a guard who. Doesn’t shoot threes (1.3 attempts per 36 minutes, fewer than Zach Randolph takes). Can’t make them when he tries (he’s hitting 24 percent from beyond the arc). Doesn’t shoot a lot of free-throws (4.0 free-throw attempts per 36 minutes, good for 78 th among minutes-qualified players). Doesn’t create many good looks for others ( the NBA’s stats site has Rose creating 9.4 potential assists per game, good for 37 th in the league). And oh, hey, also, doesn’t play any defense (his -2.1 Defensive Box Plus-Minus is the 241 st-best in the NBA , according to Basketball Reference). But, if the game ever was relatively friendly to that type of player, it certainly isn’t right now. The league’s good guards are efficiency machines, now more than ever: They pour in threes, or live at the free-throw line, or create bushels of good looks for others, or all of the above. They exert far, far, far more influence over the game’s contours and gravity than Rose ever could by hitting 46 percent of 18 two-pointers per ...

Derrick Rose On Knicks' Potential Rebuild

... [general manager] Steve [Mills] or the front office about it. It's something that hasn't been out there. It's a thought, like it's a one-year deal. It's a business. Just got to wait and see.". The Rose move last summer was part of a broader strategy by Knicks management to fast-track their return to relevance. They also signed veteran center Joakim Noah to a four-year, $72 million deal and swingman Courtney Lee to a four-year, $48 million deal. Obviously, this plan has not worked out so far - they are out of the playoffs despite the fact that the eighth seed in the East probably won't even need a.500 record. Rose is aware that the team is drastically underperforming internal expectations, and so is everybody else in the locker room. If Anthony does indeed get traded in the next few weeks, it will of course have implications for Rose and other players. Assuming he isn't traded for a bunch ...

How The Injuries And Knicks Offense Bog Me Down

... my stats — as long as I’m on a winning team,’ Rose said. “That’s all I care about.”. Point After | Graphiq. Asked what he’s been disappointed in despite his solid statistics, Rose said: “Turnovers. I hate the way I’m turning the ball over this year. Everything else is pretty solid. I missed 3 ½ years of working the game. I’m playing catch-up. Every day I get a chance to play or to hoop is kind of catching myself up to the group. Look at all the other players in the league playing great basketball. I’m just trying to play catch-up to everyone.”. Though the Knicks don’t run a full-blown triangle, they often come downcourt in triangle spacing – completely different from his Bulls stint. “It’s the timing,’ Rose said. “Most of them come in pick-and-roll situations, and that comes with the offense. I was used to playing heavy dose of pick-and-rolls offensively for seven years. And being here and having it once every four, five times down the floor, you have to get accustomed to it and used to it and find a way not to turn it over.’. With president Phil Jackson’s vision of a rebuild dancing in and out of his ...

Top Reports Surrounding 2017 All-star Weekend

... a team in need of a push at the 5-spot. He’s shooting 46 percent from the field, which is better than his MVP year during the 2010-11 season. According to ESPN writer Ian Begley’s league sources , multiple teams could vie for what’s left in Rose’s tank. He averages 17.7 points and 4.5 assists per game, which may help several teams attempting to sneak into the playoffs or add another layer to a competitive roster. The Knicks could potentially unload Rose, who’s playing at his best for a while and acquire developing assets for the team’s future. At 23-34, with Anthony not budging on his no-trade clause, New York should begin thinking long term as opposed to winning an NBA title in the current year. Detroit Ditching Reggie Jackson. Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images. Although head coach Stan Van Gundy denied a report about a potential trade that would send point guard Reggie Jackson to the Minnesota Timberwolves, per Detroit Free Press reporter Vince Ellis , ESPN reporter Marc Stein’s sources brought up ...

Derrick Rose Reportedly Considered Trade Target By Multiple Teams

... final season of his contract. Citing league sources, __link__'s Ian Begley  reported "multiple teams view Rose as a potential trade target.". "I like being here but [you] never know what could happen," Rose said Wednesday, per Begley. "My job is to come in and play as hard as I can.". While Rose has struggled mightily on defense this season—the Knicks allow a  team-worst  111.7 points per 100 possessions when he's on the floor—he could offer a contender value as a scorer off the bench. In 48 games during his first season in the Big Apple, Rose has returned to form as one of the league's better finishers around the rim. Among players who attempt at least  eight drives per game , Rose ranks seventh with a conversion rate of 53 percent on those shots. That's a better mark than that of Goran Dragic, Isaiah Thomas, Giannis Antetokounmpo, John Wall and Kyrie Irving , among others. Those numbers could conceivably entice teams to call Phil Jackson and the Knicks in advance of the trade deadline. ...

Melo Staying In New York, Wizards Look To Bolster Bench

... with the injury to  Enes Kanter , they just need someone besides Westbrook who can put the ball in the basket. Chandler can clearly do that, and would fit nicely as a scorer and floor-spacer alongside Westbrook and  Steven Adams. Pacers want help for George. The struggling Indiana Pacers are looking for help for All-Star Paul George , and they’re reportedly willing to give up their first-round pick to do it. According to a report from  ESPN , the Pacers are shopping their 2017 first-round draft pick in hopes of landing a talent to place alongside George. The Pacers made moves in the offseason to bolster the roster for first-year head coach Nate Mc Millan, but they haven’t exactly panned out. Point guard Jeff Teague has shown flashes of brilliance, but lacks consistency. Backup center Al Jefferson has been largely a non-factor. Indiana is clearly now in the mode to help build around George and young talent Myles Turner , and they’re willing to sacrifice a pick in a loaded draft to do it. Derrick Rose, trade target. The New ...

Celtics Discussed Griffin Deal, Butler May Stay With Bulls

... Ujiri told reporters this week, “I still have my phone.”. According to Doug Smith of the Toronto Star , the front office intends to hold onto young players Norman Powell , Lucas Nogueira , Delon Wright , Jakob Poeltl , Pascal Siakam and Fred Van Vleet - if there is a move to be made, it would likely involve Jared Sullinger’s expiring contract, Toronto’s other 2017 first-round draft pick or even point guard Cory Joseph. Swaggy P doesn't mind trade talk. Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young has seen his name mentioned in trade rumors for multiple reasons. Last year, it was because the Lakers reportedly just wanted to be rid of him; this year, it’s because he has played well and isn’t necessarily part of their long-term future. Right now, the rumors aren’t bothering him. “When they talk about you in trades or being let go, there’s just so much negativity around, that’s bad,” Young said, via Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times. “But when you’re doing good, and teams want you, they want to trade for you, that’s good. ‘He’s a valuable trade piece.’ That makes a total difference.”. Add ...