Derrick Rose still out as he recovers from torn ACL

Derrick Rose injury: Bradley Beal says he'd lose respect if teammate acted like Bulls star

Derrick Rose missed the entirety of the 2012-2013 season while recovering from a torn ACL. Wizards rookie Bradley Beal said he'd lose some respect for a teammate under the same circumstances.

Derrick Rose considered a return vs. Heat, but will remain out

Bulls star Derrick Rose thought about coming back from an ACL injury against the Heat, but he has decided to remain out.

Derrick Rose, anxiety and asking athletes to be more than human

Derrick Rose says he isn't mentally ready to play. Who are we to demand more?

Derrick Rose and the Bulls' history of letting players break themselves

The former MVP still isn't playing. The Bulls shouldn't be surprised after the way stars have been treated by the team.

Derrick Rose still won't rule out return in postseason

Bulls star Derrick Rose won't make a miraculous return in Game 7 against the Nets, but he won't rule out a return if Chicago advances.

The Derrick Rose drama has reached its breaking point

Derrick Rose has been cleared to play in NBA games since early March, but the Bulls' star is still willingly sitting out with his team battling in the playoffs. What's to make of this mess?

Derrick Rose injury: Bulls PG 'most likely out' for playoffs, Tom Thibodeau says

Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau revealed Saturday morning that star Derrick Rose will likely not return this season from a torn ACL.

Derrick Rose on injury, return to Bulls: 'I just know I’m close'

The Bulls are waiting on Derrick Rose to come back and save them from an early playoff exit. Will he make it back in time to help?

Derrick Rose 'feeling healthy,' but still unsure of return date

It's still an unknown whether Derrick Rose will return from an ACL injury, but he did admit on Friday that he's "feeling healthy." Rose has been working hard on his game during his rehab, and he reportedly has improved his three-point shot.

Derrick Rose injury: Point guard clears the air, says he's not rushing back

Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose cleared the air on Tuesday, telling the media he isn't rushing back and is feeling no pressure from the organization.

Derrick Rose should sit

With the 2013 NBA Playoffs around the corner, the Derrick Rose will he/won't he continues as the superstar still tries to get comfortable enough with his surgically repaired knee to return to action. Dan Rubenstein explains why it'd be just fine to sit and concentrate on the future.

Derrick Rose injury: Bulls want star back with no restrictions, according to report

The Chicago Bulls don't want to bring back point guard Derrick Rose until he's ready to go at 110 mph.

Derrick Rose injury: Hamstring issue delaying return

Injured Bulls star Derrick Rose told ESPN's Doris Burke on Sunday that his hamstrings are "on fire" after workouts and that he won't return to action until he can deal with the issue.

Derrick Rose injury: Bulls' star reportedly cleared to return, but won't yet

Derrick Rose has been cleared to return by his doctor, but he reportedly isn't quite ready to get back on the floor.

Derrick Rose and what his comeback says about the Bulls

Derrick Rose is out indefinitely recovering from a torn ACL, but while he's gone, let's talk about the Chicago Bulls.

Derrick Rose injury: Bulls star joins 5-on-5 practice Monday

Derrick Rose participated in five-on-five practices Monday for the first time since his ACL tear in last year's playoffs, a great sign for his impending return to action.

Derrick Rose injury: Bulls' star 'not feeling right,' still can't dunk

Derrick Rose acknowledged Wednesday that he can't dunk and he doesn't mind missing the rest of this season.

Derrick Rose injury: Bulls' star has no 'set date' for return

In an interview with USA Today, Rose left open the possibility of missing the entire season.

Derrick Rose injury: Why athleticism matters

Derrick Rose is soon to return to the court from a torn ACL, but the Bulls star won't really be back until he's again at the height of his supreme athleticism. That should happen, but maybe not right away.

Derrick Rose injury: Bulls guard approaching full practice clearance

Derrick Rose isn't far away, as Tom Thibodeau hinted before his team's win over the Los Angeles Lakers that the Chicago Bulls' best player could be able to practice as soon as this week.

Derrick Rose injury update: Bulls guard returns to practice

Bulls guard Derrick Rose participated in non-contact portions of Chicago Bulls practice Thursday for the first time since tearing his ACL last May.

Derrick Rose Injury Could Keep Bulls' Star Out Until March, According To Report

Derrick Rose's torn ACL is expected to be an 8-12 month recovery, and according to the latest reports, it could be closer to 12 months than eight. In a long story on the state of the Bulls' finances, Chicago Tribune reporter K.C. Johnson writes that it looks like Rose's return to the court won't take place until March.

With Rose out until likely March, next season is a treading-water season. So instead of depth being the secondary star, the Bulls hope to add a legitimate one alongside Rose.

It's probably still too early to nail down Rose's injury timeline for sure, but if he is out until March, it will mean that his recovery will take between 10 and 11 months. The Bulls, as Johnson has noted, have let several key reserves go, replacing them with cheaper alternatives such as Vladimir Radmanovic, Kirk Hinrich and Nazr Mohammed. Johnson suggests that this could be happening because the Bulls are looking to create salary-cap space in a couple years to upgrade the roster when Rose is truly healthy.

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Derrick Rose May Struggle To Return To Form Following ACL Injury, Surgery

The Chicago Bulls would have needed the version of Derrick Rose that was named the NBA's MVP last season to make a run at advancing through the NBA Playoffs and through to the championship this year. What they had was an injury-riddled point guard and, after an uber-unfortunate tearing of his ACL against the Philadelphia 76ers, it seems as though it might be awhile until that Rose returns -- if ever.

Rose had surgery on Saturday and, during a press conference held by the Bulls on Tuesday, news emanated that the timetable for the former Rookie of the Year to return is next January at best (and in time for the 2013-14 season at worst). A story in Wednesday's Chicago Sun Times indicates that Rose probably won't be as good as he once was, however, even when he's cleared by doctors to return to basketball.

If Derrick Rose returns next season, it's unlikely he'll be the player he was before he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee April 28.

That's if he returns. The doctor who performed the successful surgery to repair Rose's isolated ACL tear and a meniscus tear Saturday morning at Rush University Medical Center said some athletes take longer to recover for reasons that can be physiological as well as psychological.

"There's no question that happens," Dr. Brian Cole said. "People ask why don't you get back to pre-injury level. In some cases, there's just a level of confidence that they just don't get, which is why we emphasize it so much during rehab, to help train an individual that it's safe to do this."

Hopefully Rose is able to return to form as soon as possible, but it doesn't sound as though we'll be seeing him at full-strength as soon as we'd like.

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Derrick Rose Injury Update: Bulls' Doctor Expects 8-12 Month Recovery

It looks like Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose could miss up to half of next season as he recovers from a torn ACL suffered in Game 1 of the Bulls' first-round 2012 NBA playoff series with the Philadelphia 76ers, a series Chicago lost in six games. Bulls team doctor Brian Cole said Rose's recovery will take eight to 12 months, which could put him out of action until late January at the earliest.

Dr. Cole confirms best case Rose comes back in late January. Worst case Derrick misses the whole year while he recovers.

— Nick Friedell (@ESPNChiBulls) May 15, 2012

That's a more pessimistic timetable than a previous report that suggested that Rose could return by late December. A late January return would mark nine months after Rose suffered the injury. He would only miss the whole season if he needed the full 12 months to recover.

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Derrick Rose Injury Update: Bulls Expect Star To Return In Late-December, According To Report

Derrick Rose's torn ACL not only ended the Chicago Bulls' 2012 NBA title hopes, but it will affect them into the 2012-13 season. As of now, it looks like the Bulls are not expecting Rose to fully recover until late December, according to a report by Neil Hayes of the Chicago Sun-Times.

The usual recovery time for someone undergoing ACL surgery is 6-9 months. The Sun-Times has learned that Rose was told to expect an eight-month rehabilitation, which would allow him to return to the Bulls in late December or early January. However, Rose has been told that he could be back playing basketball within four to five months, although not at the elite level required in the NBA.

A 4-5-month recovery would be very fast. The best comparison might be Indiana Pacers forward David West, who torn his ACL in February of 2011 and struggled early in the 2012 season as he recovered. He was healthy enough to play by December, 10 months after the injury, but it took him a couple months to find his legs.

The good news is that the surgery went well for Rose. However, the Bulls probably can't expect him to be himself until late next season.

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Derrick Rose Injury: Bulls Point Guard Has Surgery To Repair Torn ACL

Chicago Bulls point guard and 2011 MVP Derrick Rose underwent surgery to repair his torn ACL on Saturday, according to a report from Neil Hayes of the Chicago Sun-Times. The procedure took place at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. According to Hayes, the surgery went well:

A source said there were no complications or surprises during the surgery, which lasted about an hour. "His knee looked great," the source said. "It's what you'd expect from a 23-year-old physical specimen."

Rose tore his ACL two weeks ago at the end of Game 1 of the Bulls' first round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. The former MVP had an injury-plagued 2012 season, sitting out almost half the year (27 games). The No. 1 seed Bulls' title hopes took a huge hit as soon as he went down, and they were knocked out of the Playoffs in six games.

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Derrick Rose's Injury Was Unfortunate, But Tom Thibodeau Is Not To Blame

Derrick Rose's torn ACL drastically changes the landscape of the NBA Playoffs, but it was no one's fault. Although It does kill the Bulls' hopes of winning the East. That and more as we recap the weekend in sports with the Monday Morning Jones.

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Derrick Rose's Torn ACL Puts Team USA Roster In Flux

Derrick Rose's season-ending knee injury not only affects the Chicago Bulls' current NBA Playoff run, but it is also now forcing USA Basketball to reconsider their final list of potential 2012 Olympic roster invitees. USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo told Sam Amick of Sports Illustrated just three days before the playoffs started that the list of finalists would not be expanded, but now he's saying "all bets are off" with the huge loss of Rose.

Along with Rose, Deron Williams, Chris Paul, and Russell Westbrook were the other three roster finalists at the point guard position. While the position is still strong, Colangelo says they are pushing their own deadline back, and will wait until the last minute to announce the final 12-man roster. Via Sam Amick:

"I think now we're going to wait until the very last moment to pick the team, because it seems ridiculous with a lot of playoff games to play that we would select a team," he said. "We might as well keep the options open as long as we can, and continue to monitor [the situation]. Our staffs (including coach Mike Krzyzewski) are going to be meeting on Monday and Tuesday in Vegas, and we're going to be talking about all of that. But I'm certain that that's going to be the call."

USA Basketball had originally planned to announce the roster on June 1, well before the deadline of June 18. Now, it appears they may even petition for an extension beyond June 18, hoping to wait until after the completion of the NBA Finals, which could run as late as June 28. The loss of Dwight Howard earlier in April did not alter Colangelo's plans, but now that Rose is unavailable, he's drastically changed the approach.

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Derrick Rose's Injury, Second-Guessing Tom Thibodeau And The Culture Of Basketball

When Derrick Rose went down, attention immediately turned to Tom Thibodeau. What was he thinking? Mike Prada argues that he was thinking what just about every other coach thinks in the heat of battle.

Derrick Rose Injury A Torn ACL, Bulls Guard To Miss Rest Of Playoffs

The news on Derrick Rose's injury is in, and it isn't good. The Chicago Bulls star suffered a torn ACL and MCL in the closing minutes of the team's 103-91 NBA Playoffs opener against the Philadelphia 76ers, the team announced Saturday afternoon.

The injury took place with one minute and 10 seconds left in the game and the Bulls leading by 12 points. Rose attempted to make a jump-stop move on Philadelphia's Spencer Hawes, but landed awkwardly on his left knee and stayed on the ground.

Rose missed 27 games during the regular season with a number of nagging injuries, and the Bulls still ended up tied for the league's best record, so they are capable of playing well without their superstar. Still, the injury is a huge blow to their NBA title hopes. Coach Tom Thibodeau will likely be second-guessed for months for leaving Rose in the game despite the comfortable lead.

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About Those Derrick Rose Torn ACL Tweets

Derrick Rose Injury: Tom Thibodeau Explains Decision To Leave Rose In At End Of Game

Derrick Rose's knee injury with just over one minute remaining in the Chicago Bulls' 103-91 win over the Philadelphia 76ers will cause many to second-guess Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau's decision to leave Rose in the game despite a double-digit lead. Thibodeau was predictably asked this question in his post-game press conference. Here was his answer.

Tom Thibodeau on Derrick Rose still in the game late in 4Q: "I don’t work backward like you guys. The score was going the other way."

— Jeff Zillgitt (@usat_jzillgitt) April 28, 2012

The 76ers had cut Chicago's lead down from 16 to 12 in the few possessions before the injury, so Thibodeau was technically right. That said, there was little chance that the 76ers could make up a 12-point deficit in a minute and 10 seconds. Thibodeau has a reputation for sticking with key players instead of resting them with the game out of hand, and it came back to bite him in this instance.

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VIDEO: Derrick Rose Suffers Knee Injury Vs. Philadelphia 76ers

The Chicago Bulls were firmly in control late in their Game 1 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, and yet, Derrick Rose was still on the court. That decision by Tom Thibodeau might be second-guessed for a long time after Rose limped off the court with a knee injury with only a couple minutes remaining in the game. Here's video of Rose's knee injury.

Rose was trying to make a move on Spencer Hawes, but came down awkwardly as he tried a jump stop. There was no body contact on the injury. Rose tried to get back up and walk off, but fell down again.

Rose's teammates looked stunned as he was being tended to on the court. They all know that, despite their regular-season success, they have little chance to win the title if Rose is not healthy. Now, they must hope that the injury ends up not being serious.

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Derrick Rose Injury: Bulls Star Hurts Knee In Closing Moments Of Game 1 Vs. Sixers

Derrick Rose, who has struggled with injury all season, appeared to injure his left knee with less than 90 seconds left in the Chicago Bulls' Game 1 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. The Bulls led by 12 at the time, and play had just resumed after a timeout, which would have given Tom Thibodeau an opportunity to replace his starters.

Rose walked off the court slowly with assistance after receiving attention from the Bulls' medical crew. He received MVP chants and an ovation as he limped off.

Rose was driving to the bucket when he landed poorly and careened to the floor. There did not appear to be contact on the play -- Rose may have just twisted poorly in the air and landed wrong. Regardless, while the Bulls have played well without Rose this season, losing him would be awful for their title hopes.

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