Published 14:31 IST, October 21st 2020

Derrick Rose's wife laughs at the idea of a 'more likely' trade to Lakers next season

Following multiple reports about Detroit Pistons star Derrick Rose's trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, his wife Alaina Anderson reacted on Instagram.

Reported by: Devika Pawar
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Before upcoming 2020-21 NBA season, Lakers will have to re-sign Anthony Davis along with Rajon Rondo and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Both players are expected to enter free agency, while Davis will refuse his player option and re-sign. While team, with LeBron James on ir roster, won ir 17th NBA title this season, y need to set up ir roster around ir two stars. 

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Derrick Rose wife reacts to Lakers tre rumours involving Pistons star

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As per recent reports, re was a Derrick Rose tre on cards which Lakers did not follow through with earlier this year. However, since free agency is fast approaching, both teams might be open to a deal soon. A recent Instagram post, which focused on Rose's move to LA, was seen by his wife – Alaina Anderson. She commented on Bleacher Report post, using only laughing faces to react. 

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Along with Caldwell-Pope and Rando, Avery Brley and JaVale McGee could also enter free agency. Though a deal with Pistons was being pursued earlier, reports d that both teams might be open to tre now. This season, Lakers have Kyle Kuzma and Alex Caruso in rotation – both young and with three years of experience.

A General Manager, while talking about tre, stated that "both sides were reluctant when y went into in January, February,” and Lakers were not rey to make a big move before buyout market.  GM ded that while ir interest was present, it was not "too serious", and "y’re both in a position to where a deal is much more likely now".  

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In 2019, Rose signed a two-year $15 million contract with Pistons. While Lakers have Rondo and Kuzma shooting consistently from bench, Rose could be anor backup for Davis or James. Last season, 32-year-old scored 18.1 points and 5.6 assists per game. team will also have to consider Kuzma and his contract, which will expire next season. 

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(Image Credits: Alaina Anderson Instagram, Detroit Pistons Twitter)

14:31 IST, October 21st 2020