After a week of waiting and deliberation, the Pistons have found a business partner for Derrick Rose.
General Manager Troy Weaver moved into the Knicks, who agreed to send Dennis Smith Jr. and Charlotte (New York-owned) second-round pick in Detroit for Rose, sources told Athletic.
The selection for the second round is currently at number 40.
Rose was left out of Detroit’s last three games, first for a “stomach upset,” then for “rest,” and then for “personal reasons,” while the Pistons chatted simultaneously with several teams in the league to find a good partner. commercial.
According to sources, Rose and the Pistons agreed that a trade would be best for both parties. Detroit, which is 5-17 and in the midst of rebuilding, is advancing more toward its youth as the season progresses, while Rose can still provide a significant spark to a team in contention for the playoffs. The former MVP averages 14.2 points …