- ABC News
- July 24, 2017
Free agent point guard Derrick Rose has reached an agreement on a one-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to ESPN and multiple reports. It is a veteran minimum salary of $2.1 million, sources say. The defending Eastern Conference champions met with Rose and his agent, B.J. Armstrong, in today. The 2011 MVP is expected to sign his contract as early as Tuesday. Cleveland not only allows him to contend for a championship, but it furthermore provides Rose the opportunity to play near his hometown of Chicago. Additionally, in the wake of the news that Kyrie Irving wants out of Cleveland, a starting point guard spot could be up for grabs. Rose partnering up with LeBron James, should Irving secure his request, should keep the Cavaliers afloat as a conference championship contender. Rose, 28, met with the Los Angeles Lakers for nearly three hours on Thursday, sources said. The Lakers tried to entice Rose to sign with...