The Latest Breaking News from Derrick Rose

PHOENIX — RJ Barrett’s strategy of shooting his way out of a slump isn’t working.

Simeon coach Robert Smith announced his retirement from coaching back in May, so he’s had some time to prepare for the emotions that will likely crop up over the next few months.

NEW YORK — Wherever Leon Rose, the mystery man running the Knicks front office, is sitting atop his mountain of protected draft picks, you have to wonder what he’s thinking these days about Donovan Mitchell.

NEW YORK — Fast and Efficient, starring the New York Knicks.

NEW YORK — Most objective viewers would agree on Jalen Brunson’s preseason: it was as good as you could possibly hope. Maybe even better.

NEW YORK — Derrick Rose was teammates with the ‘Unicorn’ version of Kristaps Porzingis, when the Latvian was supposed to redefine the basketball capabilities of a person well over 7-feet tall.

Derrick Rose doesn’t need recovery guidelines. Not anymore.

Ball will have another surgery on his left knee Wednesday, and all the organization will say is he will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks. They hope they will have a clearer timetable at that time.

NEW YORK — Give Leon Rose credit for this aspect of his roster construction: if the Knicks play well and exceed expectations, they’re in good position to add difference-makers. Real difference-makers. All those first-round draft picks — 11 over the next seven years — are awaiting a trade partner more…