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The Chicago Bulls have traded former NBA MVP Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks in a six player trade.

Rose, who has struggled with knee injuries for several years, was sent to the Knicks along with Justin Holiday and a second-round 2017 NBA Draft pick.

In return the Bulls, received center Robin Lopez and guards Jerian Grant and Jose Calderon.

The 27-year-old averaged 16.4 points and 4.7 assists for Chicago last season.