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.
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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
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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Derrick Rose contract and stats
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