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With Derrick Rose working hard to recover from his torn ACL, Ronnie Brewer believes the Chicago Bulls made a mistake by leaking that the 2011 NBA MVP has been medically cleared to return. “I felt it was unfortunate the [Bulls] released that Derrick was cleared to play,” Brewer told RealGM on Saturday night. “It’s a process and that’s a dramatic injury. If you’re not 110 percent mentally there and you still have thoughts and regrets about the injury, you’re not going to be playing at a high level. Until you can do that, he’s still not cleared in my opinion.” RealGM

Chicago Bulls, Oklahoma City Thunder, Ronnie Brewer, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

As far as when Rose will return, Brewer doesn’t think anyone around the Bulls knows, but he was adamant it should come when only his former teammate is ready. “I don’t think anybody really knows,” Brewer said. “I don’t think the doctors know. I don’t think any of the players know. Whatever it is, I don’t think he should rush back and not be confident to play, because if you’re not playing with confidence then everything goes out the window.” RealGM

Chicago Bulls, Oklahoma City Thunder, Ronnie Brewer, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Q: What made you go after Ronnie Brewer, and how long have you had your eye on him? A: I think the opportunity to add a player like Ronnie without dipping into our immediate player rotation was something we feel like we needed to pursue. He brings a defensive mind-set, versatility as a perimeter defender, and he comes in with over 300 games started. But more impressive to us is the fact that he’s played for some organizations that we really have a lot of respect for. In addition to that, he’s a high-character, hard-working individual that we feel like is going to fit well with our current group. Oklahoman

Oklahoma City Thunder, Trade, Sam Presti, Ronnie Brewer 

Darnell Mayberry: Kevin Durant on Ronnie Brewer: "I hate playing against him. I'm glad he's on our team now. He's a tremendous defender." Twitter @DarnellMayberry

Oklahoma City Thunder, Trade, Kevin Durant, Ronnie Brewer 

Marc J. Spears: Knicks send guard Ronnie Brewer to Thunder for 2nd round pick, source tells Y! Sports. Twitter @SpearsNBAYahoo

New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Trade, Ronnie Brewer 

Al Iannazzone: Knicks are sending Brewer to OKC for a pick. It clears a roster spot in case the Knicks want to sign someone. Twitter @Al_Iannazzone

New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Trade, Ronnie Brewer 

Alex Kennedy: The New York Knicks have traded Ronnie Brewer to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a second-round pick. Brewer was just informed of the deal. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA

New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Trade, Ronnie Brewer 

Darnell Mayberry: In a separate deal, the Thunder is likely to acquire guard Ronnie Brewer from New York as well. Twitter @DarnellMayberry

New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Trade, Ronnie Brewer 

Nate Taylor: The Knicks are still working out a deal. Likely to involve Ronnie Brewer. Twitter @ByNateTaylor

New York Knicks, Trade, Ronnie Brewer 

Jared Zwerling: Some notes: Shump won't be traded. Brewer most tradeable. No issues w/ Woody, but less freelancing. Some want White starting at the 3 for D. Twitter @JaredZwerling

New York Knicks, Trade, Ronnie Brewer, Iman Shumpert 

There had been talk that the New York Knicks were exploring deals involving second-year guard Iman Shumpert. However, Knicks sources say Carmelo Anthony chimed in with ownership urging them to look at other options. Enter Ronnie Brewer. The Knicks have been shopping both Brewer and sharp shooter Steve Novak hoping to add one more piece to the roster for a stretch run in the postseason. HoopsWorld

New York Knicks, Trade, Carmelo Anthony, Ronnie Brewer, Iman Shumpert 

Jared Zwerling: Sources tell me the #Knicks are shopping Ronnie Brewer. Not sure for who. J. O'Neal (via trade) & L. Amundson (via pickup) are also targets. Twitter @JaredZwerling

New York Knicks, Trade, Ronnie Brewer 

Darren Wolfson: That's who I think. #Twolves made him an offer in the summer. He chose NY instead. RT ‏@SportingGoose @DarrenWolfson Ronnie Brewer possibly? Twitter @DarrenWolfson

Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, Trade, Ronnie Brewer, David Kahn 

Ronnie Brewer: no disrespect on who made it but i think @JR Smith, Was very deserving of getting an all star selection. Great player & teammate. Twitter @RonnieBrewerJr

New York Knicks, Ronnie Brewer, JR Smith, All-Star 

Ronnie Brewer: Prayers out to the family of slain bulls fan murdered after bulls vs 76ers game by 76ers fan. Basketball is just a game. Twitter @RonnieBrewerJr

New York Knicks, Law, Ronnie Brewer 

Mike McGraw: Asked Ronnie Brewer if Bulls talked to him about coming back at lower salary this summer. Answer: They were not one of teams to reach out. Twitter @McGrawDHBulls

Chicago Bulls, Free Agency, Ronnie Brewer 

Steve Novak did his hands-to-the-waist sign, mimicking putting on a championship boxing belt. Raymond Felton and Ronnie Brewer, the only other Knicks who made threes in a game when they shot too many, allowing Phoenix to pull within six points late, didn’t even bother doing anything. “It just means three," Novak said of Wallace’s sign. “ We just sit around and come up with these kinds of silly things." New York Daily News

New York Knicks, Raymond Felton, Ronnie Brewer, Steve Novak 

Brewer’s knee swelled up in Orlando 11 days ago, and a source said he still is laboring with the issue. He left the bench at one point Friday. New York Post

New York Knicks, Ronnie Brewer, Injuries 

Ronnie Brewer loves N.Y. He turned down larger offers to join the Knicks and he can't wait for the season to start: After the Chicago Bulls decided not to guarantee the final year of Ronnie Brewer’s contract, the New York Knicks started their pursuit. The Knicks made their interest known very early and aggressively recruited the 27-year-old. “From day one, the Knicks were on me and my agent,” Brewer told HOOPSWORLD. “I had some relationships with people in the organization. Darrell Walker, one of the assistant coaches, and Damon Jones, who works in the front office, both went to Arkansas and they reached out to me. Mike Woodson reached out to me and the GM reached out to me as well. I felt like they really wanted me and I was an important target for their team, maybe the missing piece for them to be successful. It felt good to have the coaches and management reach out to me and recruit me.” Sulia

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Ronnie Brewer 

Marc Berman: Weird exchange today at #Knicks practice. I asked Woodson if Ronnie will make Montreal trip. Woodson's response was "Ronnie? Ronnie Who? Twitter @NYPost_Berman

New York Knicks, Ronnie Brewer, Injuries