2 Trade Packages To Send Derrick Rose To Boston Celtics

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New York Knicks Receive: G Derrick White
Boston Celtics Receive: G Derrick Rose

This first trade is pretty simple. The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics swap Derricks.

Assessing which of the two had a better 2021-22 is complicated. Advanced metrics don’t give us a clear answer. Rose edged White comfortably in Box Plus/Minus (BPM) at 2.3 to 0.9. White outperformed Rose by Value Over Replacement Player (VORP) at 1.6 to 0.7.

Ultimately, they’re two players on a similar tier. The Celtics make this deal because they need a floor general more than they need a scorer. The Knicks say yes because White is six years younger than Rose. Everybody wins.

With that said, either side could say no. Trading players disrupts continuity and chemistry. The Celtics may feel they don’t benefit enough to bother.

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On the other hand, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau notoriously loves Derrick Rose. He may value what he brings to their locker room more than White’s youth.

If either side isn’t interested in this swap, there could be a three-team deal that gets Rose to Boston instead.

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When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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