Last August it was reported that a woman filed a sexual battery lawsuit against Derrick Rose claiming he and two friends drugged and gang-raped her in 2013. The woman is reportedly seeking $21.5 million in damages. Rose has vehemently denied the claims. He acknowledges having a sexual relationship with the woman but says the group sex was consensual and they’ve done so on more than one occasion. He claims the allegation was an extortion attempt after he cut off contact with her. Now, nearly a year after the lawsuit was filed, the case has not been resolved. Rose hasn’t offered a settlement and a federal judge has refused to dismiss the suit. Now it could go to trial.
(Video) NBA: Jimmy Butler Says He Knew He or Derrick Rose Would Have to Leave Bulls
Jimmy Butler emerged as a great player when things weren’t going so well for Derrick Rose. Butler got a max contract and a spot on the All-Star team with many people saying the Bulls were now his team and Rose was no longer the franchise player. Those reports soon turned into rumors about friction between the two players and Rose was eventually traded to the New York Knicks. In an interview on ESPN, Butler reiterated his love for Rose but admitted that one of them had to go from the team.
(Video) NBA: D-Rose Drops F-Bomb, Tells Bulls Thank You For Trading Him During First Knicks Press Conference
The Derrick Rose legend in New York is off to a great start judging by his first Knicks press conference this afternoon. Media and fans alike couldn’t wait to hear what Rose had to say about being traded to the Knicks and he definitely did not disappoint.
NBA: Knicks President Phil Jackson Told Derrick Rose He’s Going After Kevin Durant Next
It’s no secret that the New York Knicks are interested in Kevin Durant but they’ve always been considered a long shot compared to the Golden State Warriors or San Antonio Spurs. But after making a big move yesterday to get Derrick Rose from the Chicago Bulls, Knicks president Phil Jackson thinks they have a better chance.
(Photos) NBA: Gilbert Arenas Goes IN on Bulls For Trading Derrick Rose For ‘Lotto Tickets’
In a shocking move, the Chicago Bulls traded Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks. In exchange for Rose, Justin Holiday and a 2017 second-round pick, the Bulls received Robin Lopez, Jose Calderon, and Jerian Grant. While some people feel the Knicks gave up too much for an injured Rose, others feel they gave up next to nothing for the former MVP. Gilbert Arenas was part of the latter group.
NBA: Chicago Bulls Trade Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks!
There’s been talks about the Chicago Bulls trading Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks and now they’ve managed to get a deal done.
