Derrick Rose Injury Update

4:52 AM EST, Sun December 08, 2013

Derrick Rose says recruiting not a part of repertoire

It would seem that two season-ending knee injuries since 2012 would change a player. Then again, Derrick Rose has a history of marching to his own drum. Meeting with the media for the first time since his right knee was surgically repaired, Rose was confident he would stay the same, almost bordering on defiant, from his style of play to the fact that even if the roster is broken up after this season, he still won’t recruit other free agents to join him in Chicago....

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls moving on past Derrick Rose? ‘You can be a fool if you want to’

Derrick Rose was taken aback by the question. “That the Bulls should move on [without me] . . . what do you mean?’’ Rose said Thursday afternoon in his first media appearance since undergoing surgery on the torn meniscus in his right knee. The question was slightly rephrased. Two knee injuries since April 2012, and only one month of regular-season basketball since, should the Bulls start thinking about life without you? “What can I say to that?’’...

Chicago Sun-Times

TELANDER: Grant me knee wishes and Rose comes back as good as before

Derrick Rose soared into our lives like a comet, leaving a trail of glitter behind him that shimmered with gold. Then, almost as quickly, the comet sputtered and detonated. What remains of Rose was at the United Center on Thursday when he spoke to the media for the first time since having surgery to repair the torn meniscus in his right knee. It’s still Derrick Rose in front of us. Still a kind, slow-speaking, dedicated, humble athlete. But the young man — the...

Chicago Tribune

Rose unsure about playing for Team USA

Though Bulls would encourage such a bid, Rose says he doesn't know if he will be ready for World CupIn an interview last week, general manager Gar Forman said the Bulls would support Derrick Rose if he pursues landing a spot on Team USA for the 2014 FIBA World Cup as part of his rehabilitation from right knee surgery.

The Point Forward | SI.com

LeBron on Derrick Rose’s injury: ‘Didn’t want to believe it’

BY CHRIS JOHNSON CHICAGO – The reaction from fans and media late last month to news that Bulls point guard Derrick Rose – while cutting during the third quarter of a November 22 game at Portland – had suffered his second major knee injury in 19 months was unanimous: this stinks. The general sentiment from […]

Chicago Bulls Blog | ESPN Chicago

James shocked at latest Rose injury

CHICAGO -- Thursday night’s matchup at the United Center, which had the potential to include the last two players to win an MVP award, won’t come off as planned and the Miami Heat’s LeBron James is not too thrilled about it. The Chicago Bulls’ Derrick Rose, winner of the 2010-11 MVP award, is out of action and likely lost for the season after tearing the meniscus in his right knee two weeks ago in a game at Portland. He had played in just 10 games after returning from an 18-month absence because of a torn left anterior cruciate ligament.

Chicago Sun-Times

LIVESTREAM: Derrick Rose speaks about his injury

Bulls guard Derrick Rose addresses the media for the first time since undergoing season-ending surgery on his right knee.

Bulls Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports

Rose to speak about injury Thursday

Bulls point guard will address media concerning surgery on torn right meniscusAfter Thursday's morning shootaround, Derrick Rose will address reporters for the first time since knee surgery ended a second straight season for him.

Bulls Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports

Derrick Rose talks about knee injury, looks to future

It seemed almost cruel that Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose addressed reporters Thursday for the first time since undergoing season-ending knee surgery on the same day the Miami Heat invaded the United Center.

Chicago Tribune

Derrick Rose looks to future: 'I'm never going to stop'

The Point Forward | SI.com

Derrick Rose won’t rule himself out for playoffs, motivated for second comeback

On Thursday, Derrick Rose made his first media appearance since undergoing surgery to repair his right meniscus — a procedure that, according to the Bulls, would keep Rose out for the season. His every word dripped with a forlorn confidence; while clear that Rose expects to come back to again play high-level basketball, it’s also […]

CBSSports

Cousins takes a jab at Derrick Rose

During their "Major or Minor" segment, Allie LaForce and Doug Gottlieb discuss a recent interesting tweet that may have been directed at Derrick Rose.

Chicago Bulls Blog | ESPN Chicago

Defiant Rose not lacking in confidence

CHICAGO -- Derrick Rose's attitude during Thursday's press conference can be summed in one word -- defiant. The Chicago Bulls star never wavered in his emotions as he made his first public comments since having surgery to repair a torn medial meniscus in his right knee. He made it clear that he still believes he can come back and be the same player, if not better. He made it clear that he still believes he has a chance to come back this season, and that he doesn't want to recruit players to come to Chicago.

FOX Sports

Rose: Recovery 'shouldn't be hard'

Derrick Rose shares his thoughts after undergoing season-ending surgery to repair his torn meniscus.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Derrick Rose laments knee, lost chances vs. Heat

Bulls guard addresses media Thursday for the first time since Nov. 25 surgery to repair a torn medial meniscus in his right knee.

Chicago Tribune

Deng Bulls' indispensable man

Thibodeau relies on him at both ends of court, especially with Rose lost for seasonIn the five full games since Derrick Rose exited for season-ending right knee surgery, Luol Deng is averaging 27.4 points, 6.2 assists and 6.0 rebounds.

Chicago Bulls Blog | ESPN Chicago

Opening Tip: Bulls still excited about future

CHICAGO -- Derrick Rose's latest injury may have closed the Chicago Bulls' championship window this season, but GM Gar Forman does not believe the window is closed for good. "From a long-term perspective, we still feel like we're in a really good place," Forman said Tuesday on "The Waddle & Slvy Show" on ESPN Chicago 1000. "I say that because we still feel we've got good players that are in their 20s in Taj [Gibson], Joakim [Noah], Jimmy [Butler] and Tony [Snell], who we're really high on and is playing well.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tom Thibodeau: Bulls know what it takes

Derrick Rose stayed away from the United Center on Monday after having season-ending surgery last week to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, but he has stayed in contact with coach Tom Thibodeau. “I’ve been talking to him, yeah,’’ Thibodeau said. “He’s doing fine.’’ The more immediate concern for Thibodeau was how the rest of the Bulls have been doing in the aftermath of losing their best player. If the four road games after Rose’s injury...

Chicago Bulls Blog | ESPN Chicago

Bulls seeking new identity without Rose

CLEVELAND -- After three years of consistency under Tom Thibodeau, the Chicago Bulls are in the midst of an issue that few could have foreseen when Derrick Rose went down again with a season-ending knee injury. They are having an identity crisis. What used to be a solid defensive team under one of the league's best coaches has become a porous group that continues to allow big shots to opponents down the stretch in games. That was the case again Saturday night as the Cleveland Cavaliers shot 59 percent from the field in the first half and closed strong enough down the stretch to salt away...

All Bull | Daily Herald

How do Bulls compare to other bad-luck NBA squads?

The Bulls have lost former MVP Derrick Rose to another season-ending knee injury. It's tough to take, but plenty of other NBA teams have endured some rotten luck. Some bounced back, other didn't. Here's a list of bad luck NBA teams of the past 30 years: 1984 Portland Trail Blazers Bad luck: Chose injury-prone Sam Bowie instead of Michael Jordan in ’84 draft. Outcome: Reached Finals in ’90 and ’92, but no titles. 1984-85 New York Knicks Bad luck: After averaging 32.9 points, Bernard King played in just 6 games over the next two seasons because of knee injuries. Outcome: Won the first...

Chicago Bulls Blog | ESPN Chicago

Opening Tip: Cheeks says losing Rose a 'blow for everyone'

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Detroit Pistons head coach Maurice Cheeks spoke for the entire NBA before Wednesday night's contest against the Chicago Bulls in feeling empathy toward Derrick Rose after yet another season-ending knee injury. "He's a great player," Cheeks said. "He was an MVP. The way he plays the game with such passion, regardless of where he's from. It doesn't matter where he's from. He plays the game with such passion, and when you lose a player like that the team and the city [suffer and] just the NBA itself.

Chicago Bulls Blog | ESPN Chicago

Thibs on trade talk: ‘Get up, start fighting’

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Luol Deng was the winner in a contest that no player wanted to win on Wednesday. He was the first player named in a trade rumor after Derrick Rose's knee surgery earlier in the week. Deng's name surfaced as a potential trade target of the Cleveland Cavaliers in their search to find a suitor for Dion Waiters. The report, from ESPN.com's Chris Broussard, is the first of many involving a Chicago Bulls team that had its championship aspirations flushed when Rose went down.

Northwest Herald

Latest injury to Rose could be blow to Adidas, too

CHICAGO (AP) — As he hobbled off the court again, Derrick Rose found himself in a familiar and painful spot.

Chicago Bulls Blog | ESPN Chicago

Thibs: Have to 'move past' Rose injury

BEVERLY HILLS, Mich. -- Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau wants his team to try to move forward, yet again, without Derrick Rose, who is out for the season after knee surgery. "At some point you've got to move past that," Thibodeau said before Wednesday's shootaround. "The games are going to keep coming so we've gotten past it before. It's not like this is the first time this has happened. Three years ago he was out for a significant amount of time during the season.

Chicago Bulls Blog | ESPN Chicago

Opening Tip: Dunleavy wants to stay

SALT LAKE CITY -- Mike Dunleavy Jr. has suddenly become this season's version of Richard Hamilton for the Chicago Bulls. Dunleavy, like Hamilton before him, was brought in as a valuable shooter to play alongside Derrick Rose only to then see Rose go down to a season-ending knee surgery. Dunleavy, who admitted over the summer one of the reasons he took less money and security to come to the Bulls was to play with Rose, can't believe how his luck has turned over the past few days.

Grand Rapids Press

Detroit Pistons Gameday: Are reeling Chicago Bulls headed for trade-deadline break-up?

The Bulls have lost Derrick Rose for a second consecutive year, are playing with a makeshift backcourt and no true starting point guard, and are facing a luxury tax if they don't purge salaries from a roster built to win now but short-circuited by injury.

Chicago Bulls Blog | ESPN Chicago

Deng on trade chatter: Part of the deal

BEVERLY HILLS, Mich. -- Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng has been around the NBA long enough to know that everything can change in the blink of an eye. In this case, he knows that Derrick Rose's latest knee injury could make his time with the Bulls come to a close sooner than expected. Deng's contract expires at the end of the season. The Bulls' front office and his representatives are at an impasse in talks about an extension. So, Deng knows he has a much better chance to be dealt than he did when Rose was still healthy.

Chicago Sun-Times

TELANDER: We’ve already seen Derrick Rose’s peak

Let me say this with all my heart: I hope I’m wrong. Then let me say this: I don’t think I am. Derrick Rose, the humble, hardworking Chicago point guard, will never be the same. And because of that — because of his second serious knee injury requiring surgery — the Bulls will never be the same. At least, they won’t be during Rose’s playing career. At least not until president John Paxson, general manager Gar Forman and Tom Thibodeau or whoever will...

Chicago Sun-Times

MORRISSEY: Derrick Rose is still the franchise player of the Bulls

I didn’t think knee injuries were contagious, but I can see now that I was wrong. A lot of people are limping around town today, their legs done in by knee-jerk reactions to the knee surgery that will cause Derrick Rose to miss the rest of the season. An idea has sprung up among them, and it goes like this: Rose is the worst thing to happen to the Bulls since Eddy Curry tried to defy the scientific connection between body fat and vertical leap. That’s how...

Boston Herald

Rondo can sympathize with Rose

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rajon Rondo is duly sympathetic with Derrick Rose and the right knee meniscus surgery that will keep the Bulls point guard out for the remainder of this season. But the Celtics point guard isn’t relating the Chicago star’s situation to his own.Rose sat out the entire 2012-13 campaign after left ACL surgery, and Rondo is still saying he plans to be back this season, maybe soon, after having similar surgery on his right knee.He is not — repeat not — rethinking his own plans after Rose’s most recent injury.

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