The Grizzlies waived a former NBA MVP

The Memphis Grizzlies are waiving veteran guard Derrick Rose. He played one season with Memphis in 24 games in 2023-24. He saw limitation due to injuries averaging 8.0 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. 

The former number one pick who was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the 2008 draft. Rose was named MVP award at the end of the 2010-11 campaign. Since then his career was spoiled by a torn ACL during the 2012 playoffs.

Rose is a three time NBA All-Star and played for 16 seasons. He played for the Bulls, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, and Grizzlies. He has played in 723 career games in his career averaging 17.4 points, 3.2 boards and 5.2 assists.

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