Chicago Bulls Injuries

Rose will be Bulls' big offseason addition

Other than return of former MVP from injury, what you see is what you getRegardless of what happens this summer, the Bulls' biggest offseason addition will be the youngest most valuable player in NBA history.     Bulls Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports

Thibs hopes Noah won't need surgery

DEERFIELD. Ill. -- Rest and recovery is now on tap for many Chicago Bulls players now that the season has come to a close. The walking wounded included Joakim Noah and his sore feet, Kirk Hinrich and his calf injury, Luol Deng and his complications from a spinal tap and, of course, Derrick Rose, who still needs to regain the necessary confidence after his ACL injury last April. Coach Tom Thibodeau seemed most concerned with the health of Noah and Deng. Chicago Bulls Blog | ESPN Chicago

Bulls need time to rest and heal

Noah, Deng, Hinrich and Gibson really can use offseason to get bodies rightDerrick Rose's health isn't the only injury situation the Bulls will focus on this offseason.     Bulls Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports

Banged-up Bulls end season that never began for Rose

Deng and Kirk Hinrich injuries force them to miss finale against HeatMIAMI — The Bulls ended their season Wednesday night with a 94-91 playoff loss to the Heat as they began it, in short-handed fashion.     Bulls Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports

Joakim Noah might require surgery on his right foot

As the Bulls walked off the court Wednesday night in Miami — again sent on summer vacation by the Heat — the team had numerous roster holes. If there was good news, it was that most of those holes were caused by injuries. That’s why coach Tom Thibodeau was optimistic about next season, even with Rip Hamilton, Nate Robinson and Marco Belinelli likely wearing different uniforms. As far as overtaking the Heat, he said, “We have a lot of work to do to do that. You have to give Miami a lot of credit. They are the defending ... Chicago Sun-Times

Focus will remain on return of Bulls' Rose

As it was in his first four seasons in the NBA and into a fifth he didn't play following offseason knee surgery, Derrick Rose will command most of the Bulls' offseason attention.     Chicago Tribune

Focus will remain on Bulls' Rose

As it was in his first four seasons in the NBA and into a fifth he didn't play following offseason knee surgery, Derrick Rose will command most of the Bulls' offseason attention.     Bulls Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports

Bulls look forward to Rose's return

Point guard will continue rehab mostly in southern California as coach and teammates eagerly anticipate return Whether he is becoming the youngest most valuable player in NBA history or sitting out an entire season after knee surgery, Derrick Rose commands attention in both presence and absence.     Bulls Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports

Taj Gibson predicts that Derrick Rose will silence his critics when he returns

Taj Gibson still is getting ripped by Bulls fans for his ejection in Game 2 against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference semifinals. So the reserve power forward couldn’t even imagine what venom has built up toward Derrick Rose, who missed the season while ­recovering from surgery to his left knee. “That’s what comes with the job we do,’’ Gibson said Thursday, one day after the Bulls’ postseason came to an end in Miami. “I’m still recovering from the Game 2 [ejection]. I still have fans basically ripping me to shre... Chicago Sun-Times

Thibs: Caution was right plan for Rose

MIAMI -- Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose was ruled out of their 94-91 loss in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal against the Miami Heat, meaning he officially missed the entire season after undergoing ACL surgery on May 12, 2012. Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said the team was right to take a cautious approach with its star this season. Read the entire story. Chicago Bulls Blog | ESPN Chicago