NBA Trade Rumors: 3 options for Derrick Rose in 2019

The 2017/18 NBA season will go down as the most challenging of Derrick Rose's career. The 2011 MVP started the season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, although he spent a considerable amount of his time away from the team due to personal reasons, and his stint in Cleveland lasted just 16 games.

After being traded away from the Cavs, Rose was eventually picked up by the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the point guards performances were one of the only positives of the teams 2018 playoff series defeat to the Houston Rockets.

Rose's future was again the subject to much debate over the summer, although he eventually returned to the Timberwolves, signing a one-year contract worth just $2.4 million. Not much was expected from a player who last season averaged just 8.4 points, 1.5 assists and 1.4 rebounds, however, Rose has been one of the biggest success stories of the season so far, and he is currently enjoying his best season since 2014.

Rose is once again a free-agent this summer, and his improved performances may result in both a pay rise and a longer deal. So here we will look at the three teams where Rose could be playing his basketball next year.

#3 Washington Wizards

Bradley Beal and John Wall look set to leave the Wizards

The Washington Wizards are reportedly looking to make some big changes over the next 12 months, as the organization has finally lost their belief in the duo of Bradley Beal and John Wall. For a long time, the Wizards believed the duo could lead the team to an NBA Championship, although the team is now further away than ever before.

At least one of the team's two All-Stars is set to leave in 2019, and Rose's availability would interest the Wizards, due to his much cheaper contract, and his ability to post good numbers. The Washington team would guarantee Rose a starting spot, and this is something that may be a major factor in the player's decision next summer.

#2 Chicago Bulls

Rose could return to the Chicago Bulls next summer

Derrick Rose will forever be associated with the Chicago Bulls franchise thanks to his performances with the team between 2008-2012. After being picked first in the 2008 draft, Rose quickly established himself as one of the NBA's most dynamic stars, and his performances helped to guide the Bulls to 1st place in the Eastern Conference standings in both 2011 and 2012.

Rose stayed with the team until 2016, although Jimmy Butler had long replaced him as the team's main man. Despite going their separate ways, the Chicago native has remained close to the franchise that drafted him, and he even held talks about returning back in 2017.

The 30-year-old's performances have only improved since these discussions, and the struggling franchise will now want to bring Rose back if the player is willing to accept a smaller contract and a role from the bench.

#1 Stay in Minnesota

Rose has been re-invigorated in Minnesota

Derrick Rose has finally found a team where he is playing regularly, and the 30-year-old finally looks happy to be playing basketball, after years of injury woes and personal issues. The absence of Jimmy Butler has been a blessing for the 2011 MVP, and instead of putting pressure on his manager to start him, Butler is embracing his role from the bench.

Tom Thibodeau is willing to start Rose when it benefits the team, although he is aware that his point guard is proving more effective from the bench, and Rose is still averaging nearly 30 minutes per game. While the Timberwolves are unlikely to be able to compete for an NBA Championship, they are likely to be in the playoff hunt as long as they keep hold of Karl-Anthony Towns, so staying in Minnesota seems like the perfect place for the next few years of Rose's career.