Here is the exact trade:
Bulls Get: G Jose Calderson G Jerian Grant and C Robin Lopez
Knicks Get: G Derrick Rose F Justin Holiday and a 2017 Second Round Pick
The biggest critisism Knicks fans have been hearing is that Rose is done and cannot stay healthy and there's a reason why the Bulls sent their former MVP guard packing in exchange for no superstar player. What makes this deal an absolute "Can't Lose" situation for New York is that Rose's contract expires after his one year in the big apple. Derrick Rose needs to stay healthy and perform well this season to prove to the league that he can still play. The NBA salary cap increases next season and if Rose wants to get paid like the player he was the first 3 seasons of his career, then he will need to be on the court and perform at the level he once blew all of us away at. Obviously Rose performing at that level for himself is extremely benefitial for the Knicks.
The Knicks didn't lose any cap space from this trade. What's better than getting the best player in a trade and freeing up cap room? Both Aaron Afflalo and Derrick Williams opted out of their player options which freed the Knicks up cap space especially with two players the majority of New Yorkers didn't want to see return. As of this very moment the Knicks only have 3 players under contract for 2017-2018 and that is Carmelo Anthony, Kristaps Porzingis, and Kyle O'Quinn. (How did O'Quinn get a multie year contract?) To sum this trade all up, The Knicks acquired a 27 year old former MVP, got themselves a pick in the 2017 draft, gave up no draft picks, and kept $30 million cap space. GREAT DEAL!
Now what do the Knicks need to do next? A backup point guard should be on the eyes of the Knicks because as of now if their new injury prone point guard goes down, the Knicks are fucked big time at that position. I would think in all likelihood, Langston Galloway will agree on a deal to return to the team. I don't think Phil Jackson is going to be going shopping for a long term point guard like Mike Conley after this recent Rose deal. The Knicks definetly need a center now that Lopez is gone. Pau Gasol and Dwight Howard are the big names on the block. With the cap going up next season, it shouldn't surprise anyone to see big name players sign one year deals and then look for there max deal next season. With the Knicks signing Rose and having him or a year, New York may be the one year rental vacation players are targeting. If the Knicks were to sign a legitmate player for a one year deal and Rose stays healthy (once again a big if), the Knicks would actually have a pretty competitive starting 5.
This is a low risk high reward trade for the Knicks. Let me rephrase that. This is a No risk high reward trade. Even if Rose doesn't play, the Knicks didn't trade anyone that was going to make them contendors this season or at any point in the future. No cap space was lost, and instead of losing a draft pick like our usual past trades have gone, the Knicks actually got a 2017 second round pick. The Knicks are obviously not done making moves this season. They only have 5 players on their roster. As of this very moment the only player Phil Jackson has kept since he's taken over the team is Carmelo Anthony. Maybe Rose will hype players to come play for the Knicks. Even if it's for one year. A healthy Rose with Melo and KP is a solid trio. When Rose plays he obviously makes the Knicks better and he is going to really give us a fun show to watch. Hopefully Rose thrives in his new scenery and gives us hopeless Knicks fans something to be excited about. I welcome you with open arms Derrick. I wonder what the next move for the Knicks will be...
The Knicks will be holding a press conference Thursday at 6:00 to address the deal. Oh and let's not forget the best part of all... Jose Calderon is outta here! Fuck off Jose! I hope you choke on a deep dish pizza you bum!
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