The Cleveland Cavaliers are in a messy situation right now. Their attempts of landing an All-Star caliber player this summer have failed so far, and right now they are facing the possibility of losing Kyrie Irving. Just a couple of days ago Irving requested a trade from the Cavaliers, and according to multiple reports, his departure from Cleveland is almost inevitable. While all of this is happening, the Cavaliers are still looking for other possible moves that would help them improve their roster. So far they've managed to acquire Jeff Green and Jose Calderon.
Derrick Rose and the Cavaliers met on Monday in Ohio to discuss a potential deal and it seems like the two sides came to an agreement.
Rose teaming up with LeBron
According to Chris Haynes of ESPN, Derrick Rose and the Cleveland Cavaliers have reached an agreement on a one-year deal. Rose will reportedly sign a one-year contract worth $2.1 million for the 2017/2018 season, according to Haynes. Rose's agent, BJ Armstrong, said that the primary reason the former league MVP chose to sign with Cleveland was "winning basketball games".
Free agent Derrick Rose has reached an agreement on a one-year, $2.1 million deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, league sources tell ESPN.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) 24. srpnja 2017.
Rose became a free-agent this summer, after spending the 2016/2017 season with the New York Knicks.
The 6-foot-3 point guard from Chicago averaged 18.0 points per game last season in addition to his 3.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game. His 47.1% shooting from the field last season was his best shooting percentage since the 2009/2010 season. In 2011 Rose won the MVP award and became the youngest MVP in NBA history. He is an eight-year NBA veteran, and holds career averages of 19.5 points, 6.0 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game.
If Kyrie Irving leaves Cleveland this summer, which is more than likely to happen, Rose might become the starting point guard for the Cavaliers. The combination of LeBron James, Kevin Love and Derrick Rose would still be enough to win the Eastern Conference next season.
Gasol looking to end his career with the Spurs
As it was reported earlier this month, Pau Gasol will return to the San Antonio Spurs.
Gasol was a free-agent this summer, and Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported on Monday that Gasol and the Spurs have agreed to a three-year deal. The 37-year old from Spain will sign a contract worth $48 million with the Spurs but the final year of the contract will reportedly be partially guaranteed.
Sources: Free agent Pau Gasol's deal to return to Spurs: three years, $48M with a partial guarantee on final year, https://t.co/LRm3ph27HZ
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) 24. srpnja 2017.
The 2017/2018 season will be the 17th season of Gasol's illustrious career, and it shouldn't come as a surprise if he ends his career with the Spurs after his contract expires. He holds career averages of 17.9 points, 9.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.
