New York Knicks Receive: G Patrick Beverley 

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G Derrick Rose 

Of course, there was a time when a trade for Derrick Rose would have been anything but boring. 

His career has had an interesting trajectory. Meanwhile, if you’re looking for a case study of how differently NBA careers can unfold, look no further than these two veteran floor generals. 

At one time, Rose was a superstar. In fact, he was the youngest MVP in league history.

If you were to trade him for Patrick Beverley, about 5-7 first-round picks and some salary matchers would have to be involved. 

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Unfortunately, injuries cut his career short. By contrast, Beverley has been steady. He’s made a name by playing elite defense from the moment he joined the league up until now. 

Should the Knicks really pursue him?