Last week, the New York Knicks swung a trade for Derrick Rose in a stunning pre-draft move.
In exchange for the former All-Star point guard, Justin Holiday and a 2017 second-round pick, New York sent Robin Lopez, Jerian Grant and Jose Calderon to the Chicago Bulls.
Media and fans alike have seemingly separated themselves into two camps since then: it was either a windfall for the Knicks or a disaster. There are very few occupying the vast middle ground, even though that's where the truth most likely lies.
Trade Value and Cap Space Aren't What They Seem
As has been the case with many trades involving the Knicks, they acquired the biggest name in this deal. Rose is a three-time All-Star and, in 2011, became the youngest player in NBA history to be named the league's MVP. His name still carries a good deal of cache around the league.
Lopez is an unassuming center with career averages of 8.5 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. Last year was just the third time in eight seasons that he's average double-digit scoring, and he has never cracked double-digit rebounds or two bloc ...
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Article written by Jared Dubin
New York Knicks Are Rolling the Dice on Derrick Rose, but Not Betting Big
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