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Knicks PG Derrick Rose Reunion with Bulls?

Derrick Rose is expected to sign with a new team this summer. Could the New York Knicks guard return to the Chicago Bulls?

Jeremy Brener

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It's growing increasingly likely that Derrick Rose has played his final game for the New York Knicks.

With a $15.6 million team option coming up this summer and the 2011 MVP having long fallen out of the nine-man rotation of head coach Tom Thibodeau, the Knicks are almost certainly expected to decline, making Rose a free agent.

While Rose's market may not be vast, HoopsHype's Michael Scotto believes the 2011 NBA MVP could reunite with his hometown Chicago Bulls.

"I think the Chicago Bulls make a ton of sense for Derrick Rose in free agency," HoopsHype said. "It would be a nice homecoming for him towards the end of his career. We saw when he was back in town how beloved he is still by that fan base. They’ll be missing Lonzo Ball, and if they’re trying to compete and win, he’s an excellent bridge as a veteran mentor to some of the young guys on that roster, and I think he still has some gas left in the tank."

Rose, 34, was the Bulls' No. 1 overall pick in 2008 and appeared to have the makings of a star early in his career. By his third season, Rose was a two-time All-Star and one-time MVP, but injuries began to derail his potential. Bulls fans made their lasting appreciation of Rose felt when the Knicks visited United Center in December, granting him a loud welcome upon his entry into the late stages of a New York victory.

The top pick may not have become the greatest version of himself, but he is still lingering in the Association after 14 seasons despite his harrowing injuries. While he may be in the twilight of his career, signing with the Bulls would be a full-circle moment for him.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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