Posts Tagged ‘ Derrick Rose ’

Westbrook the latest guard to reach limit physically

My mom is fond of always reminding me that “nothing is free in life.” For young, athletic NBA scorers there is no truer statement. Russell Westbrook may have torn his right meniscus during Game 2 on Wednesday night, but it wasn’t just from any one move that night. It came from years of...
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Rose “likely out” for playoffs

Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau told reporters Saturday that Derrick Rose is “most likely out” this postseason. “But you never know,” Tibs said. “The playoffs are stretched out too, so you have to factor that in. Who knows another week from now where he is? You always want to leave that...
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Pau Gasol & Derrick Rose suffer setbacks

Pau Gasol had soreness in his injured right foot while playing a two-on-two game on Saturday. He’ll see a foot specialist today. The cause and extent of Gasol’s soreness was unclear. Gasol had been targeting Monday’s game against the Phoenix Suns as a return from his plantar fascia tear, but that doesn’t look like it’s...
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Tibs defends Rose, says regular season is ‘optional’

Although it is seemingly an unlikely scenario, Tom Thibodeau said Wednesday that Derrick Rose could return for this year’s playoffs even if he sits out the entire regular season with a torn ACL. “When he feels comfortable, we’re bringing him back,” Thibodeau said. Rose reiterated on Tuesday that he is not sure if...
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Derrick Rose ditches practice

Things are getting interesting in Chicago….. The Bulls have medically cleared Derrick Rose to return from his ACL injury. The team’s franchise player, however, insists that he is not mentally ready to play yet. On Saturday, Rose was a no-show at practice (according to Peter Vecsey) Derrick’s absence was not excused, as Bulls...
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Derrick Rose return close?

After joining the Chicago Bulls on the bench Sunday, Derrick Rose could possibly return any day now from his ACL injury. “It’s day-to-day,” Tom Thibodeau said. “Whenever he’s ready, he’s ready. We just want him to continue to improve, focus on his rehab and then, when he’s ready to go, we’ll all know. Everyone has to...
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Derrick Rose on return: “Far away”

Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose has progressd nicely through his knee rehab this season. He travelled west with the team on their recent road trip, a sign that he’s getting even closer to re-joining his teammates on the court. Today, though, D-Rose is urging us to pump our collective brakes….. “I don’t...
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Noah, Hinrich are banged-up Bulls

Just as 2011 MVP Derrick Rose gets closer to his return, the Chicago Bulls are starting to feel the effects of all those increased minutes this season. All-Star Joakim Noah is “trying to be smart” with his plantar fasciitis, a debilitating foot injury (especially for a seven-footer). “The last time, I tried to keep...
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Bulls say trade unlikely

Chicago Bulls VP, John Paxson, doubts that his team will make any moves before the Feb. 21st trade deadline. “We’re up against what’s called a hard cap,” Paxson said. “In order for us to do something we’re not in a position to take on any real salary so we’re kind of limited in what...
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Rose cleared for “full contact”

Derrick Rose underwent the “next step” in his recovery from a torn ACL — clearance for full contact drills in Chicago Bulls practice. “He’s been cleared for more contact so we went to the next step today,” coach Tom Thibodeau said on Tuesday following a light film and shooting session at the Berto...
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