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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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Ricky Rubio, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks
Mar 8, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau talks to guard Ricky Rubio (9) in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Clippers 107-91. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Minnesota Timberwolves

Most logically, Rose and the Timberwolves are the best fit. Tom Thibodeau knows how Rose works and oversaw him in his best years in Chicago. The Timberwolves are a half a step away from contending in the west. Ricky Rubio does not seem like a great fit along all the hyper athletic players that Minnesota rolls out. It might be a short term deal but he could help the Timberwolves.

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Rose can fit well along Zach LaVine as a combo guard. Rose’s drive and dish ability  would be a boon for Karl Anthony-Towns underneath and Andrew Wiggins on the wing. Rose’s demeanor could remain in check with Thibodeau’s guidance. Then, Rose could sign a longer contract here or somewhere else, making the most of whatever he has left.

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