On Friday evening, Ian Begley of SNY announced that the Memphis Grizzlies will sign Derrick Rose, the Most Valuable Player of the 2011 NBA Season.
The 34-year-old point guard had been with the New York Knicks for the previous two and a half seasons, but he was taken out of the rotation this past season.
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— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) July 1, 2023In spite of this, Rose reached one of the highest points in his career of any player in the whole history of the NBA.
In response to the report that Rose would be joining the squad, All-Star point guard Ja Morant put out a tweet with two smiling face emojis.
Because of the trade that took place earlier this month with the Boston Celtics, the Memphis Grizzlies now have a large amount of point guard depth. Marcus Smart, who will be the Defensive Player of the Year in 2022, was acquired by the Grizzlies.
It is anticipated that Smart and Rose will be able to keep the Grizzlies in the playoff hunt despite the absence of Morant for the first 25 games of the 2023-2024 season due to a suspension.
The Grizzlies finished with a record of 51-31 the previous season, which was enough for the second seed in the Western Conference.
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They enjoyed another outstanding regular season but were eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs (in a best-of-six series).
The team has qualified for the playoffs for the last three consecutive seasons, however, they have been eliminated in the second round each time.
In spite of this, the Grizzlies already boast a youthful and exceptionally skilled squad, which suggests that they will likely continue to improve as time passes.
Morant is coming off of another spectacular season in which he recorded averages of 26.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, 8.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 46.6% from the field.
FAQs
Q1. Is Derrick Rose a free agent?
The New York Knicks have declined Derrick Rose’s $15.6 million player option for 2023-24, which is the least shocking news of the summer thus far. This upcoming season, the 34-year-old guard will be a free agency.
Q2. How much is John Morant worth?
A 2023 projection of Ja Morant’s wealth
Point guard Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies is a top prospect for the future of the NBA. After making his NBA debut, he immediately became one of the sport’s most anticipated players. This has contributed to Morant’s $80 million fortune.
