Derrick Rose agrees to sign one-year deal with Cavs – report

MANILA, Philippines – Derrick Rose has reached an agreeement with the Cleveland Cavaliers to sign a one-year contract worth $2.1 million on Monday, July 24, ESPN reported.

The deal was reached after the former New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls point guard and his agent BJ Armstrong met with the Cavs.

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“He just wants to focus on winning basketball games,” said Armstrong told ESPN’s Chris Haynes when asked why he picked Cleveland. “(Rose is) looking at a potential starting spot,” according to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com.

Rose – who is the 2011 NBA MVP – is expected to sign the contract on Wednesday, July 26.

According to ESPN, Rose also had a meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers enticed Rose to sign with them and said they could offer him more playing time and money in a better environment.

The 28-year-old Rose had an average of 18 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists on 47.1% shooting in 64 games for the Knicks last season. – Rappler.com