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Trying to jump-start his career, Derrick Rose agrees to one-year contract with Cavaliers

Considering Kyrie Irving’s uncertain future, the Cavaliers are taking a stab at a bargain.

Free agent point guard Derrick Rose committed to signing with the Cavs Monday evening and underwent a physical, Shams Charania of The Vertical reported.

A league source confirmed that Rose agreed to a one-year contract for the veteran minimum of $2.1 million.

With Irving’s trade request creating a likely need for another point guard, the Cavs met with Rose in Ohio Monday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported. According to The Vertical, Rose was to have dinner with new Cavs General Manager Koby Altman Monday night and is expected to sign Tuesday.