While we wait for news on the first major free agent acquisition by the Wolves, it looks like Derrick Rose is on his way out.
The guard has reportedly agreed a two-year, $15 million deal with the Detroit Pistons, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Rose underwent a career resurgence in the 2018-19 season, averaging 18 points across his 51 games as he was one of few bright spots for the Wolves.
Was told Derrick Rose was seeking somewhere in the 2/15-16 range for his next deal. He gets it from Pistons. Rose was beloved in the Wolves locker room.
— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) June 30, 2019
In free agency news involving former Wolves, Ricky Rubio is on the move.
He’s leaving the Utah Jazz for Phoenix, where he’ll sign a three-year, $51 million deal, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
The move seemingly takes the Suns out of the race for D’Angelo Russell, with the Wolves still looking to wrap up a move for the Nets’ guard.
Free agent Ricky Rubio has agreed three-year, $51 million deal with the Phoenix Suns, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2019
