Sources: Derrick Rose, Cavaliers discussing 1-year deal11:57 PM CT
Brian WindhorstAdrian Wojnarowski
Free-agent point guard Derrick Rose is in serious talks with the Cleveland Cavaliers to join the defending Eastern Conference champions on a one-year contract, sources told ESPN on Thursday.The former No. 1 draft pick has met with several teams over the past three weeks, including the Milwaukee Bucks and LA Clippers, but he has gained momentum on a deal with the Cavs in the past several days, sources said.
The Cavs are believed to be offering Rose a minimum contract for $2.1 million for the upcoming seasons to play with Kyrie Irving in the team's backcourt.In 2011, Rose became the youngest player in NBA history to win the MVP award as a member of the Chicago Bulls.
He averaged 18 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists on 47.1 percent shooting -- his best percentage since the 2009-10 season -- in 64 games for the New York Knicks last season.
Rose also average a career-high 10.1 points per game in the paint last season, which tied for second among NBA guards behind Toronto's DeMar DeRozan (10.3).
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