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NBA Free Agency 2017: 5 potential destinations for Derrick Rose

By Duane Rohrbacher

Mar 27, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) drives to the basket against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 27, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) drives to the basket against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 24, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) in action against the Los Angeles Clippers during the third quarter at Staples Center. The San Antonio Spurs won 105-97. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) in action against the Los Angeles Clippers during the third quarter at Staples Center. The San Antonio Spurs won 105-97. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

3. San Antonio Spurs

Name one team that has an aging point guard with no high-upside backup options, that has championship aspirations? Yep, the San Antonio Spurs. Now, the Spurs are not going to give Rose a contract that has any sort of high value, but Rose could be a good fit in the backcourt with Patty Mills and a declining Tony Parker. Rose fits well with Pau Gasol, LaMarcus Aldridge, and Kawhi Leonard.

Derrick could take a discount to chase a ring, but is he going to want to sign a long-term contract at age 28 without having a solid season underneath him in a few years? Rose has stated that he is okay taking less money because losing sucks so much. Presumably, a team like the Spurs, who do not lose, would welcome Derrick Rose with open arms at the right price. Because the Spurs usually prefer younger players without injury histories, this might be a stretch. From Rose’s perspective, he would have an opportunity to chase a ring and get meaningful minutes in a great system.

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