HoopsHype.com Rumors

“They miss D-Rose in a lot of ways, but mostly at the offensive end,” Heat backcourt mate Mario Chalmers told me. “Not only is he another option, but he’s their main option. You have to respect his ability to drive to the basket. Because they don’t have anyone with his kind of talent, our defense has one less thing to worry about now.” SheridanHoops

Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Mario Chalmers, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose needs to get on the court and play, said the former trainer of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. “It’s a mental state for some people,” Tim Grover, the trainer who began working with Jordan in 1989 and Bryant in 2007, said in an interview. “Once he takes that hit and stands back up and sees he’s OK, he’ll be just as good if not better than before.” Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries, Tim Grover 

Derrick Rose, Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich will miss Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said Friday morning. ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Chris Mannix: Derrick Rose being out just isn't a story to people close to him. Continue to say they would be shocked if he came back. Twitter @ChrisMannixSI

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Rose hasn't played since tearing his left ACL on April 28, 2012. He underwent surgery on May 12. He hasn't shut the door on returning and has maintained he would be willing to make his debut during the postseason, but a source told ESPN's Josina Anderson that the decision to allow him to return would have to be cleared by Bulls management, including chairman Jerry Reinsdorf. ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, Jerry Reinsdorf, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Nick Friedell: Thibs says Rose's status is the same. Nothing has changed. Twitter @NickFriedell

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Chris Tomasson: Tom Thibodeau says Derrick Rose, Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich remain day to day and this loss won't affect their statuses. Twitter @christomasson

Chicago Bulls, Tom Thibodeau, Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Derrick Rose, 24-year-old superstar and the face of a franchise, is still recovering from a torn ACL, and did not play in Chicago’s massive Game 2 loss to the Miami Heat Wednesday night. The fact that Rose is still little more than a year removed from a major year injury, some less than understanding basketball fans want Rose to return to the court immediately. As the final horn sounded on a 37-point Bulls loss, #DerrickRoseMoreUselessThan starting trending nationally on Twitter. For The Win

Chicago Bulls, Twitter, Derrick Rose 

We still have no idea when Derrick Rose is planning to return to the Chicago Bulls, but he’s keeping himself busy by enjoying some candy while he watches his team from the bench. From the looks of it, he’s eating individually-wrapped LifeSavers out of a tupperware container. Guess his Skittles machine was out of order. For The Win

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose 

Ethan J. Skolnick: Thibodeau amused by Internet report that Rose will wear a uniform in Game 3. "Nothing's changed." Twitter @EthanJSkolnick

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Thibodeau also said nothing has changed regarding the status of Derrick Rose, who has not ruled out the possibility of making his season debut during this series. Thibodeau smiled Tuesday when asked by ESPN if Rose would return in the series. "We'll see. You never know," he said. ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries, Tom Thibudeau 

Word out of Chicago is that Rose may suit up for Game 3, which will be played this Friday. Suiting up doesn’t guarantee that Rose will play, but being in uniform on the bench rather than donning a suit would be a step forward for the 24-year-old. Nothing has been confirmed at this point, but it’s a possibility. HoopsWorld

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

If Rose suits up in Game 3, he would be available in case of emergency. He hasn’t played since tearing his ACL in the first round of last year’s playoffs. Game 3 will be played in Chicago, so if Rose is able to suit up it would be in front of the home crowd. HoopsWorld

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

"He can say that he doesn't [listen to it]," Noah said. "I think he's dealing with it unbelievable. He's tough as nails, man. He's not budging. He doesn't let none of that affect him; whether it's praise or people judging him about his decision, he's the same. He's the same, and I really respect that because I don't think a lot of people could deal with the things that he deals with on a daily basis." ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries, Joakim Noah 

KC Johnson: Noah on DRose: "Everybody who hasn't been in that situation before should really shut up." #Bulls Twitter @KCJHoop

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Israel Gutierrez: Derrick Rose coaching up Boozer before shootaround: "If they put Shane Battier on you... run his *ss over." Twitter @IzzyESPN

Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Carlos Boozer, Derrick Rose, Shane Battier 

The Chicago Bulls will be without Luol Deng, Derrick Rose and possibly Kirk Hinrich for Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal against the Miami Heat on Monday, but Rose said he is not ruling out playing at some point in the series. Rose said Monday that his status is "still up in the air. I might have a chance," although coach Tom Thibodeau ruled him out for Game 1. Asked about Rose's availability for the series, Thibodeau said "we'll see." ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, Tom Thibodeau, Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

With many of his teammates fighting through injuries and illness to play, former Bull and TNT analyst Steve Kerr said last week that Rose owed it to his team to play if he is healthy. Asked if he owes it to his teammates to be on the court, Rose said Monday: "Everybody has their own opinion. The key words that he said is, 'if I'm ready.' Right now, I'm not ready so I'm just trying to take my time and just really, really be smart." ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, Steve Kerr, Media, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

KC Johnson: DRose still won't publicly say he's out for season. But organization long has worked under that assumption. #Bulls Twitter @KCJHoop

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Ethan J. Skolnick: Rose says he has been listening to music and watching Bruce Willis movies Twitter @EthanJSkolnick

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries