If Derrick Rose’s infamous comments about preparing for free agency caused a stir in September 2015, speculation is likely going to be unavoidable this summer and heading into next season.
The Chicago Bulls have plenty of decisions to make at this juncture, starting with their upcoming lottery pick and what they’ll do with nearly $20 million in cap space during free agency.
But with Rose entering the final year of his contract, general manager Gar Forman and vice president John Paxson must wrestle with the future of their once-franchise player and whether he has a future in Chicago.
Management didn’t rule out a trade the last time it spoke on record about it, and on some level, it would be best for both sides to start fresh, considering the last five years (since Rose’s 2011 MVP season) haven’t gone the way anyone would have hoped.
He lost the entire 2012-13 campaign (as well as significant chunks of the surrounding seasons) to knee injuries. His play has been incons ...
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Article written by Sean Highkin