Rose, a Memphis legend who starred for the Tigers and took them to the national title game during his lone season of college basketball, signed a two-year deal with the Grizzlies before last season. He played sparingly during the 2023-24 season as he battled injuries, appearing in only 24 games.

Derrick Rose, the former MVP who played his college ball in Memphis, will be waived by the Grizzlies, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Rose requested this despite having one season left on his contract,

After suiting up last season in the same city and state where he played college ball, Derrick Rose is on the move again. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Memphis Grizzlies are waiving Rose.