Newest Cavaliers point guard Derrick Rose, who signed with the club on a one-year, $2.1MM veteran’s minimum contract, is viewed by the team as a backup, Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor writes. New Cavs general manager Koby Altman was careful in describing his new point guard, stating that the former Most Valuable Player will be an asset off the bench.
Entering free agency, Rose reiterated on many occasions that his goal was to sign a max contract in free agency. After a decent – if unspectacular – year with the Knicks in 2016/17 that ended with knee surgery, Rose’s free agency destinations dwindled, as did his salary. However, Altman noted that Rose was mostly interested in a winning environment.
“He wanted to be in a place where he can play with excellent players and a place where he can play in meaningful games,” Altman said at his introductory press conference.. “It’s funny, he uses the term, ‘I just want to hoop.’ He just wants to be here. He’s excited to be here. He’s in a great space mentally and his body looks great and we’re really excited about him. He came here for the opportunity to win. He came here for the opportunity to play with other great players.”
Rose, still just 28 years old, will focus on helping the team, even if it means sacrificing playing time.
Below are additional links around the Central Division:
- Bucks‘ forward Jabari Parker is recovering from a second tear of his ACL but is recovery is going well, he tells ESPN’s Nick Friedell. The 22-year-old has previously suffered a tear in the same ACL but despite not having a return date in mind, he expects to be back on the court this upcoming season.
- Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy views Tobias Harris as a starter but it will be up to the rest of the team’s performance to see if he becomes a starter, NBA.com’s Keith Langois writes.
- Nikola Mirotic, who is currently in talks with the Bulls, will not play in Eurobasket 2017, according to Sportnado. Mirotic’s focus is his NBA career, the brief report states.
Ok
Might need to fix the last sentence in the Rose section…
maybe not lol it is rose after all
Lol
Cavs are looking to be the next Nets
You going to explain what you mean or you like to just saying silly things and make us guess?
If that was the case then they would have signed Rose to a 4 yr contract
Cavs are going to be bottom of the east for 10 years after bron leaves
“Rose, still just 28 years old, will not focus on helping the team, even if it means sacrificing playing time.”
Yeah. Screw helping the team!
Niko most become a banger on the board to help any team he tends to be soft but his shooting is good stretch 4
Head coach* for stan van gundy