Uh, so just because he's an expiring, that makes him a bad acquisition? All teams go through a re-building process after years of being at the least, a solid team. If I were to view this trade through the eyes of a Nets' personnel, I would love this trade. You trade away a nuisance to the team...
You do realize this trade will help the Nets in trading for Melo, right? The Nets are receiving 2 first-round picks. Those will be vital if/when they trade for Melo. A first round pick is a first round pick. Sure it may not be a lottery pick, but there should be some sort of talent at that pick...
No...
As a scoring PG? OK
As an overall PG? Nope.
He lacks the court vision that Rondo, Williams, and Paul have. Needless to say, those three all have better defense than Rose as well.