NBA: Former MVP Derrick Rose set to join Cavaliers

Free agent Derrick Rose agreed Monday to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, a person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press. Rose, a former NBA most valuable player who has battled knee injuries, will get a one-year contract at the veteran's minimum of $2.1 million, said the person

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  Derrick Rose, Cavaliers will meet Monday to discuss 1-year minimum deal, per report

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  Report: Derrick Rose to Sign With Cavaliers

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Derrick Rose and Russell Westbrook careers have diverged

Derrick Rose was the first overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. Three years later, his Chicago Bulls went 62-20 and Rose was voted the league's most valuable player. Russell Westbrook was the fourth overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. Three years later, the Thunder reached the Western Conference finals

Derrick Rose adds to Cavs' difficult off-season

At this point in his career, Rose is best served coming off the bench and playing brief stretches against other backups. Rose had a mildly resurgent year with the Knicks last season, but he still struggles to shoot from outside, he doesn't really scare people in the paint, his defense is a minus

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  Derrick Rose Takes 90% Pay Cut To Join The Cavaliers And LeBron James

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  Derrick Rose thought he'd get a max contract. He just signed for $2.1 million

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