Derrick Rose's most famous new teammate is reportedly motivated to help him earn a significant contract when he hits unrestricted free agency after the 2017-18 campaign.
Dave McMenamin of ESPN appeared on Wednesday's episode of The Jump and said of LeBron James, "I've also heard that LeBron is invested in Derrick Rose's career so he can get that next contract."
Rose signed a one-year deal with the Cavaliers this offseason worth just more than $2.1 million, per Spotrac.
That may seem low on the surface for a 28-year-old three-time All-Star who won the 2010-11 NBA MVP and the 2008-09 Rookie of the Year, but injuries have sapped Rose of much of his explosiveness over the past few seasons.