Derrick Rose, Cleveland Cavaliers in talks about one-year deal

The Cavaliers and Derrick Rose are in discussions about a contract that would bring the veteran point guard to Cleveland for one year, a person with direct knowledge of the talks confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke under the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.

The potential contract is expected to be worth the veteran's minimum of $2.1 million for the 2017-18 season, or the Cavs could also use a portion of the taxpayer mid-level exception, which would pay Rose $2.5 million.

Rose, 28, spent last season with the New York Knicks, where he averaged 18 points and 4.4 assists in 64 games before suffering a season-ending meniscus tear. The former MVP has seen his career derailed by injuries, but is still a starting-caliber point guard when healthy. 

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If a deal is made, Rose would either come off the bench behind All-Star Kyrie Irving — a role Cleveland struggled with last season — or play alongside him.

Unlike the defending champion Golden State Warriors, the Cavaliers have had a quiet offseason thus far, which has led to some concern from LeBron James.

ESPN first reported the contract talks between the two sides.

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