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What Derrick Rose Going to the Knicks Means for New York

Several sources have confirmed that Derrick Rose has been traded to the Knicks. The Knicks are trading Jose Calderon, Robin Lopez, and Jerian Grant in exchange for Derrick Rose, Justin Holiday, and a second round pick in next year's draft.

This is a huge trade, which has potential to shake up the NBA. The Knicks already had their star player in Carmelo Anthony, but now another star in Derrick Rose, who can be the prominent guard in the Knicks' offense, and collaborate with Carmelo to lead the Knicks to wins.

Not only that, this trade will also be useful in luring players to New York, particularly Dwight Howard. Howard has shown that he can be a dominant center who can block shots, as well as score. Derrick Rose and Carmelo on one team can attract Howard to the Knicks, which would be the league's newest Big 3, and would probably make the Knicks instant playoff contenders. 

Also, the Knicks have Kristaps Porzingis, a young, versatile big man who is known for his putback dunks. Now imagine a Knicks roster headed by a superstar Carmelo, former MVP Derrick Rose, the shot-blocking Dwight Howard, and young Kristaps Porzingis.

If this trade can bring Howard to New York, the Knicks can be serious contenders in the Eastern Conference. 

We can't get too hyped up about this trade, because sometimes, things just don't work out. Let's hope this trade brings success to New York, and a new Big 3 to the NBA.
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