Derrick Rose signs deal with Grizzlies, to wear No. 23 as tribute to Memphis Tigers

The city of Memphis officially welcomes back a familiar face.

The Grizzlies franchise officially announced Monday that they have signed Derrick Rose to a two-year, minimum contract. The press release didn’t disclose the terms of the deal, but it was then reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic that the veteran will earn a fully guaranteed $6.5 million on the pact.