Memphis Grizzlies Announce New Signing
It was announced by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Friday that the Memphis Grizzlies had agreed to a contract with Derrick Rose in free agency, and on Tuesday evening the team officially announced the signing. In an official press release, the Grizzlies wrote the following:
The Memphis Grizzlies today announced the team signed guard Derrick Rose. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. A 14-year NBA veteran, Rose (6-3, 200) has appeared in 699 regular season games (511 starts) and has averaged 17.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 31.0 minutes for the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons. Last season, the 34-year-old recorded 5.6 points in 12.5 minutes over 27 games with the Knicks. Rose also has competed in 52 playoff games (44 starts) over eight trips to the postseason and has averaged 21.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6.3 assists in 37.7 minutes. A native of Chicago, Rose was selected by the Bulls with the first overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft out of the University of Memphis. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2009 and the NBA Most Valuable Player in 2011. His other career highlights include a selection to the 2010-11 All-NBA First Team, three consecutive NBA All-Star appearances (2010, 2011, 2012) and 2008-09 All-Rookie First Team honors.
Rose should have an opportunity to get key minutes while Ja Morant serves his 25-game suspension. In addition to his on-court impact, the Grizzlies are hoping Rose can be a great locker room presence as well.
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