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"We have to prepare for the awareness that he could possibly come back," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said of Rose after Miami's two-hour workout Sunday. "That's all the thought we're giving it. If he does (return in the series), we'll try to be as aggressive as we normally are." ESPN.com

Miami Heat, Erik Spoelstra, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Chris Tomasson: Chris Bosh: “I’d be surprised (if Derrick Rose plays) But that’s totally on his decision If he comes in, we’re going to make it tough on him" Twitter @christomasson

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Who knows? Derrick Rose knows. His choice has been made to sit out the season and it includes no provisions for turning back, sources with direct knowledge told Yahoo! Sports. Yahoo! Sports

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Of course, Derrick Rose could make everything easier and simply say so publicly. He refuses. So, Rose will still needlessly linger over this Heat-Bulls series. Yahoo! Sports

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Rose isn't creating false hope with coach Tom Thibodeau, nor the rest of his teammates. They've never sat around waiting on him this season, and none of them privately believe that he'll be back before next season. Nevertheless, Chicago fans have started to become more critical of Rose because they hear him publicly say a return is possible and they're holding on to hope. Yahoo! Sports

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Speaking on what could be the final day of the Chicago Bulls’ season, Derrick Rose said he’s unaware of outside criticism of his decision to sit out the season after May 2012 surgery to repair his torn left ACL and wouldn’t be bothered by it anyway because he’s listening to how his body feels. “That’s my first time hearing about it,” Rose said Saturday of the critical fan contingent. “I barely turn on the TV. I’m with my son all day. So that’s about it. Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

“I’m feeling about the same, still being patient, still trying to take care of my body and just trying to enjoy this time and cheer on my teammates.” Rose said there’s no benefit to announcing that he’s out for the season and said watching playoff games in street clothes has been difficult. “It’s been hard,” he said. “But I’m able to get past it, knowing that my teammates are out there playing hard, giving the game everything they got. That’s all I can ask for. Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Asked about the perception that his inner circle of older brother Reggie Rose and agent B.J. Armstrong has influenced his decision, Rose acted incredulously. “Who said that? If anything, it’s up to me,” Rose said. “My brother and them can’t tell me what to do with my body. They give me control. I’m in control of the whole process. It’s really all on me.” Asked what the benefit of sitting the entire season is, Rose said: “Being healthy. Health-wise, if I do take the whole year off and don’t play anymore, I know I’m going to come back a better player. I guess my body will be healed more but who knows? Chicago Tribune

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KC Johnson: DRose talked. No change in status. Said isn't aware of outside criticism and wouldn't bother him anyway because he's listening to his body. Twitter @KCJHoop

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

KC Johnson: DRose: "If I do take the whole year off and don’t play anymore, I know I’m going to come back a better player. My body will be healed more." Twitter @KCJHoop

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

KC Johnson: DRose: "My brother and them can’t tell me what to do with my body. I’m in control of the whole process. It’s really all on me." #Bulls Twitter @KCJHoop

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Alex Kennedy: For those of you who were hoping for Derrick Rose to make a heroic return in Game 7, it's not happening. He's ruled out for tonight's game. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose says a lack of muscle memory is one of the things holding him back from returning to the court from knee surgery, TNT reported Thursday. "I was able to speak with Derrick off-camera a couple days ago and he's telling me how badly he does want to be out there, but he says that he just doesn't have the muscle memory back, is the way he put it," sideline reporter Rachel Nichols said during the network's coverage of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Nichols also said that after speaking with Rose, the lack of muscle memory is affecting the way Rose's knee feels and the way he shoots, and that until his body can react without him thinking about it, he doesn't want to be on the court and unsure of himself. ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Nick Friedell: Thibs said he's been gotten no indication that Rose will play tomorrow. Doesn't sound like any return will happen in Game 7. Twitter @NickFriedell

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Nick Friedell: Derrick Rose will not play according to Thibs. Twitter @NickFriedell

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

During the Game 5 telecast on TNT, Kerr was asked about Rose working through the mental hurdles of coming back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and said, “I think where the Bulls are now with this series with Kirk Hinrich struggling with the calf injury, if Derrick is OK and there’s no threat to further injury, I think he’s got to play. He has to put himself out there for 15-20 minutes. “Look at what [Joakim] Noah and Hinrich are putting themselves through with their injuries. I think it’s time for Derrick . . . maybe he owes it to his teammates.” Hinrich said Rose doesn’t owe them anything. “We don’t feel that way,’’ Hinrich said. “We know what kind of guy he is and what kind of teammate he is, and we don’t feel that way. I haven’t heard one ill word said about it. Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Bulls, Kirk Hinrich, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Coach Tom Thibodeau was asked if Rose could play in Game 6 on Thursday, and he trotted out his well-worn answer to the ­media. “There’s always a chance,’’ Thibodeau said, before smiling. “Small as it might be.’’ Thibodeau, however, understood why there has been so much growing scrutiny. “Derrick owes it to do what’s right, and the more I’m around him, the more I’m impressed with this guy’s character,’’ Thibodeau said. “He’s not being swayed by ­anybody. . . . I would never question him, ever. Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

In a move that should definitely work, CBS Chicago is launching a campaign encouraging fans to write “open letters” to injured Bulls star Derrick Rose asking him to return for the playoffs. For The Win

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

It’s been over one year since Derrick Rose’s ACL tear and over two months since doctors cleared him to play. Still, the former MVP of the league refuses to leave his post on the Bulls bench. Meanwhile, the hobbled Bulls continue to fight on against the Nets in Round 1 of the NBA playoffs. Frustrated? Here’s your chance to express your feelings to Rose. In the space below, write an open letter to the face of the Bulls franchise. Yell at him, plead with him, convince him – this is your chance to say whatever it is you want to say to Derrick Rose. CBS Chicago

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Coach Tom Thibodeau and Kirk Hinrich strongly defended Rose following Wednesday's practice at the Berto Center, answering questions about TNT broadcaster and former Bull Steve Kerr's comments that Rose "maybe owes it to his teammates" to return from left knee surgery. "We don’t feel that way," Hinrich said. "It’s been a very difficult year for Derrick. I’ve never experienced any sort of injury like that. I’m not one to speak on how anybody else’s body feels. We know what kind of guy he is and what kind of teammate he is and we don’t feel that way. Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Kirk Hinrich, Derrick Rose, Injuries