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New York Knicks: Pros and Cons of potentially re-signing Derrick Rose

By Maxwell Ogden

Feb 25, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) handles the ball against Philadelphia 76ers during second half at Madison Square Garden. The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 110-109.Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) handles the ball against Philadelphia 76ers during second half at Madison Square Garden. The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 110-109.Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Frank Ntilikina of France is introduced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the number eight overall pick to the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Frank Ntilikina of France is introduced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as the number eight overall pick to the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Pro: Alleviating Pressure From Frank Ntilikina

If Derrick Rose is looking for a three or four-year contract, the New York Knicks should walk away from the negotiating table. If Rose is willing to take a two-year deal, however, the Knicks could be justified in re-signing him.

The Knicks need a stopgap at point guard while 2017 NBA Draft pick Frank Ntilikina adjusts to the NBA, and Rose could be an ideal option.

Team president Phil Jackson stated that Ntilikina is a, “Project,” which is the general consensus amongst most NBA Draft analysts. Jackson has also stated that his vision for the Knicks is to build a younger roster and create something sustainable.

If the Knicks truly are building long-term, then cap space won’t be a primary talking point in 2017 or 2018—and that could justify a contract for Rose.

He’s unlikely to accept the offer, but the most team-friendly deal would be a two-year contract that includes a club option for Year 2. The more likely outcome would be a three-year deal with a club option for the third season.

There aren’t many veteran point guards available for the price New York is able to pay, and if Rose is willing to take a discount, then a short-term contract could work.

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If nothing else, it would alleviate some measure of short-term pressure from Frank Ntilikina—and that alone could be worth it to the New York Knicks.