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3 players Knicks should consider moving on from during offseason

By Desmond Novack

Derrick Rose and Obi Toppin of the New York Knicks (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
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Derrick Rose, New York Knicks. (Photo by Wendell Cruz/USA TODAY Sports) /

2. Derrick Rose

Similar to Fournier, many were shocked to see that Derrick Rose was not traded at the deadline, especially with how many rumors were surrounding his potential departure. Even after the deadline, there were several reports that Rose could be bought out, however, the front office opted to keep him, which is understandable.

Unlike Fournier, Rose is a great leader and locker room guy with connections to Tom Thibodeau and the team’s previous playoff run, so it makes sense to keep him around for at least the remainder of the season.

That being said, it doesn’t make much sense to keep Rose around heading into the 2023-24 season. Not only is he going to be 35 next season, but he would be taking up a roster spot that could be used for a younger player with more potential.

In addition to this, it has been made clear that Rose wishes to play for a contending team and while the Knicks are a great team, they simply aren’t as good as a team like the Bucks, Celtics, Nuggets, etc.

The good thing about this, though, is that Rose has a team option on his contract following this season, so the Knicks can very simply decline the option and let him walk in free agency with no strings attached.

Rose will always be remembered for his playoff heroics, but it’s time to let the aging former MVP go to a team that would best serve his wishes to win a championship.

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