3 Knicks that earned untouchable status in 2022-23, 4 that should be cut loose

New York Knicks that should be cut loose: Derrick Rose

It was at least a bit surprising that the New York Knicks didn’t trade Derrick Rose at the NBA Trade Deadline, but it would be even more shocking if he were still on the roster heading into next season. Rose has a team option for next season and that could be used as an asset for the team to use via trade this offseason, and perhaps that could be part of the reason why New York elected to keep him on the roster beyond the trade deadline.

At the same rate, the Knicks and Rose could have a handshake agreement where he’ll be able to hit the unrestricted free-agent market. That could happen this offseason if the Knicks decline his option this summer. Maybe Rose wants to handpick his next destination and it would not be surprising if the Knicks do him right by declining his option.

Either way, there’s no longer a role for Rose to play on the Knicks heading into next season. He only appeared in 27 regular season games for the Knicks and was not in the playoff rotation for the team. At 34, he may still have a couple of years left to give to the game. I think it’s safe to say that it won’t be in New York.