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5 NBA Teams That Could Trade for Chicago Bulls’ Derrick Rose

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With news this week that the Chicago Bulls have moved on from point guard Derrick Rose, it’s time to speculate where the 27-year-old former NBA MVP could go if he’s traded. While the Bulls could completely change course and choose to stick with Rose at anytime, it certainly seems like there’s a rift developing between the three-time NBA All-Star and the organization. Read further to find out the five teams that would have the most interest in a trade for Rose.

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5. New Orleans Pelicans

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The Pelicans were expected to significantly improve this season after hiring Alvin Gentry from the Golden State Warriors and with the further development of Anthony Davis. Unfortunately, the team has started 0-5, and it's becoming more obvious that the team needs another star to team with Davis.

The Pelicans were expected to significantly improve this season after hiring Alvin Gentry from the Golden State Warriors and with the further development of Anthony Davis. Unfortunately, the team has started 0-5, and it's becoming more obvious that the team needs another star to team with Davis.

4. Los Angeles Lakers

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Adding Rose would possibly affect D'Angelo Russell's growth a bit, but he would also give them the building block that they've been so desperately seeking, especially if Kobe Bryant retires after this season.

Adding Rose would possibly affect D'Angelo Russell's growth a bit, but he would also give them the building block that they've been so desperately seeking, especially if Kobe Bryant retires after this season.

3. Dallas Mavericks

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Right now, Mark Cuban's team isn't a serious threat to contend, but the Mavs are also too talented to finish high in the draft lottery. While Dallas did add Deron Williams in the offseason, it might be beneficial to have Rose and Williams play together in the back-court.

Right now, Mark Cuban's team isn't a serious threat to contend, but the Mavs are also too talented to finish high in the draft lottery. While Dallas did add Deron Williams in the offseason, it might be beneficial to have Rose and Williams play together in the back-court.

2. Miami Heat

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Pat Riley desperately wants to turn his team to contender-status. With Goran Dragic not fitting in with the Heat to this point, Rose would provide a significant upgrade at the point, while also taking pressure off Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to provide all the scoring.

Pat Riley desperately wants to turn his team to contender-status. With Goran Dragic not fitting in with the Heat to this point, Rose would provide a significant upgrade at the point, while also taking pressure off Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to provide all the scoring.

1. New York Knicks

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Phil Jackson has been in desperate search of another superstar to pair with Carmelo Anthony. While Rose wouldn't be the perfect fit, he would likely be enough to instill some excitement back into a downtrodden fan base.

Phil Jackson has been in desperate search of another superstar to pair with Carmelo Anthony. While Rose wouldn't be the perfect fit, he would likely be enough to instill some excitement back into a downtrodden fan base.

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