Report: Spurs have 'strong interest' in Derrick Rose and Chris Paul
The San Antonio Spurs are in obvious need of a point guard. Veteran Tony Parker hopes to return in January once he's recovered from a ruptured quadricep, while Patty Mills is set to become an unrestricted free agent.
Because of that glaring hole, rumors of the Spurs targeting Chris Paul or Derrick Rose have picked up steam. And on Thursday morning, those rumors got even hotter.
The Spurs reportedly have a "strong interest in both" Rose and Paul, according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, and are possibly interested in moving forward LaMarcus Aldridge for a top-10 draft choice.
While a connection between Paul and the Spurs isn't fresh, the continued mention of Rose's name is intriguing.
The oft-injured New York Knick will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason and isn't likely to lead the debacle that is the New York franchise out of turmoil anytime soon.
The Spurs, on the other hand, would allow Rose to play for a legitimate contender during what will likely be the final phase of his career.