LeBron James? Lakers Set to Fight Kevin Durant?s Suns and Celtics in the Free Agency in a Bid to Sign Former NBA MVP

The 2022-23 NBA season certainly had its ups and downs with the Denver Nuggets winning their first NBA championship in franchise history. After years, the usual big names were in the playoffs together. However, none of them were able to get their hands on the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns were disappointingly eliminated from the playoffs by Denver. And the next team to perish at the hands of the Nuggets were the Los Angeles Lakers, led by 19-time All-Star, LeBron James. Now both teams, along with the Celtics, are in a race to land this Chicago native.

While Nuggets fans finally got their bragging rights, other teams that were touted to win it all are already looking to make some big splashes during the upcoming free agency by trying to land 3x All-Star and former MVP.

Who will Kevin Durant and LeBron James be fighting over?

The New York Knicks had a former MVP warming their bench for the entirety of last season. Derrick Rose, even though part of the Knicks, did not get much playing time, as there were younger guards ahead of him. Once a high-flying and acrobatic point guard, Rose?s career plummeted to the ground after suffering numerous injuries. Now, the Knicks have declined Rose?s $15.6 million team option, making him a free agent this summer.

According to Knicks writer and NBA columnist Steve Popper, ?Derrick Rose is likely to leave the Knicks in free agency.? There are four teams that are front runners for the services of the aging point guard.

The Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers are two of them. Then the Eastern Conference finalists, the Boston Celtics is another team that?s interested in landing Rose. And the final franchise in the mix is his former team, the Chicago Bulls. While Rose briefly played with James in Cleveland, that partnership was quickly broken up. While Rose hasn’t really been a ring-chaser, he might give it one last go before he decides to hang up his boots.

Where should Derrick Rose go?

Derrick Rose may be 34 years old and does not possess the same athleticism he once did. However, there are plenty of other things that Rose brings to the table. Now, instead of attacking the rim every chance he gets, Rose relies on his mid-range jumpers.

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Moreover, the 2011 NBA MVP, given the chance to play alongside other stars, would be a great facilitator. Rose has always been a team player. Earlier, it meant relying on his scoring ability to win games. But now, with the basketball IQ he has accumulated over the years, Rose would be a genuinely great fit for any of the three teams.

Also, he would be an amazing mentor to the up-and-coming guards in the league. However, to end his career on a nostalgic note, Rose could consider the Chicago Bulls once again. Only time will tell where Rose lands. We would like to hear your thoughts on this. Which team should Derrick Rose sign with? Drop your opinions in the comments section below.

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