LA Clippers Receive: G Derrick Rose
New York Knicks Receive: G Reggie Jackson, G/F Brandon Boston Jr.
The LA Clippers have been interested in acquiring Derrick Rose for over two seasons now. With this New York Knicks team floundering and Tom Thibodeau likely out the door, this might be the perfect time for the Clips to strike and land their new point guard.
In this deal, LA gets a steadier hand to run the offense, a more consistent deep shooter, and a more natural table-setter. The Knicks get a starting-caliber point guard in return in Reggie Jackson, as well as a young player that can grow alongside their core in Brandon Boston Jr.
Derrick Rose would be the perfect complement to Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. He’s enough of a threat offensively to draw help when slashing into the paint and has the vision to find his new star wings behind the arc.
Rose can also play off-ball when either Leonard or George is cooking. He’s also viciously hungry for a ring and should bring a steady presence to a team that’s had some questionable playoff meltdowns in the past.
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For the Knicks, this trade keeps them at least as competitive as they were last year when D-Rose missed a majority of the season and gives them a new young prospect to take a chance on.
Reggie Jackson is far from a star but has the occasional moments that can cause a ruckus in the Garden. Plus, if New York can make a return to the playoffs, “Mr. Rocktober” might put up some memorable postseason performances like Knicks fans haven’t seen in a while.
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Brandon Boston Jr. is a potential three-level scorer with great size. He deserves to be in a situation that can afford him more minutes and opportunities to grow. This trade makes a lot of sense for both teams, especially if the Knicks part ways with Tom Thibodeau.
