Report: Knicks Interested In Trading For Derrick Rose

The New York Knicks haven't been shy about their desire to acquire a point guard this offseason, and has them entertaining all options ahead of the start of free agency on July 1.

One option they're seriously considering, according to ESPN's Ian Begley, is trading with the Chicago Bulls for Derrick Rose.

The Knicks have had internal discussions recently about trading for Rose, league sources tell ESPN.

The Bulls' interest in trading Rose, 27, is unknown at this point. The Knicks do not have many strong trade chips outside of Carmelo Anthony, Kristaps Porzingis and future first-round draft picks.

Both Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek and GM Steve Mills have said that the Knicks are interested in upgrading their point-guard position in the offseason. The Knicks' incumbent starting point guard is Jose Calderon, while other potential point guards include second-year guard Jerian Grant and free-agent signee Tony Wroten.

New York has been linked to Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley in free agency this summer, as well as a potential trade with the Timberwolves for Ricky Rubio. All signs point to Conley still being priority No. 1 for the Knicks, but if they can't sign him, they'll likely ramp up discussions for Rose.

Chicago is undergoing a rebuilding process after missing out on the playoffs this season, and that has caused them to put both Rose and Jimmy Butler on the trade block. Whether they pull the trigger on any trade is another thing entirely, but Rose is definitely available if the Knicks can offer an intriguing trade package.

Rose averaged 16.4 points and 4.7 assists per game last season in 66 games, marking the first time since the 2010-11 season that he played in more than 51 regular season games.

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