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Thibodeau addressed the various injuries angle. "There is a big difference between the time of injury that he’s had and all these other injuries," Thibodeau said. "And we certainly appreciate what all the other guys are doing, but Derrick has had a very serious injury. It requires time. He’s 24 years old. We’re not going to rush him back. When he’s completely comfortable, that’s when we want him out there. If that means we wait another game, if that means we wait until next year, so be it. We want him completely comfortable and we’re not going to make that mistake." Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Tom Thibodeau, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Nick Friedell: Thibs on DRose: "There's always a chance ... As small as it it might be" Thibs says he remains impressed with how Derrick is handling things Twitter @NickFriedell

Chicago Bulls, Tom Thibodeau, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

"He has been working hard and getting a lot of shots up every day," Reggie (Rose, Derrick's brother) said. "Most of all, he is getting his mind ready, getting comfortable with his body. I think (his mind) is probably at a good 90 percent now." When asked if it needs to be 100 percent to return, Rose replied: "His 100 percent might not be your 100 percent. It's hard. But the Bulls organization has basically told him: We support you. When you are ready, we will welcome you with open arms." Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Like coach Tom Thibodeau, Rose has not ruled out his brother returning for a potential series with the Heat. "I think anything is possible," he said. Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Nick Friedell: DRose isn't playing today -- but he was in here at 9:30 shooting jumpers. Twitter @NickFriedell

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Steve Aschburner: Have heard 2 NBA coaches, asked about Westbrook & this yr's playoffs, say, "You know who he works out w. in summer, right? Derrick Rose." Twitter @AschNBA

Chicago Bulls, Oklahoma City Thunder, Derrick Rose, Injuries, Russell Westbrook 

I actually don’t think all this condemnation has bothered Rose as much as it has some others. He seems in good spirits whenever I see him and seems to understand you rely on the people who are close to you and who have been with you and the ones who yell and complain the loudest don’t necessarily comprise a majority as much as demand to look at them. He is a pretty mature kid. It’s probably best to learn more about people now when you have your money. It may even help him with investments because perhaps he sees how fleeting outside adulation can be. NBA.com

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

NBA commissioner David Stern spoke to sports editors at a Commissioners' meeting on Thursday, and when asked if he thought Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose should be playing, said pretty much what those around Rose have been saying for a while. "I wouldn't want him to go if he doesn't feel up to it," he said. "He has his own medical advice and he should feel comfortable following it." USA Today Sports

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries, David Stern 

Nick Freidell: Noah doing all right. Thibs expects same amount of minutes. Likely 20-25. DRose officially ruled out. Twitter

Chicago Bulls, Tom Thibodeau, Derrick Rose, Injuries, Joakim Noah 

Nick Friedell: Thibs still holding out hope that Rose will return at some point in the playoffs even is that is very unlikely at this point. Twitter @NickFriedell

Chicago Bulls, Tom Thibodeau, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Nick Friedell: It will be very interesting to hear reception for Rose tonight if he sits on the bench. It would mark the first time he has done so at home. Twitter @NickFriedell

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

How different are the Bulls without Derrick Rose? Brook Lopez: “I really think the way they are built, they are a good team in every meaning of the word. They really play together. They play for each other, and as long as their team wins, they really don’t care who gets the limelight. I think that’s really what powers them.” Sports Radio Interviews

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"If Derrick comes in this locker room and says he wants to play tomorrow, his uniform is ready," Deng said. "If he doesn't, we're with him 100 percent." CBSSports.com

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

"He really wants to play," teammate Luol Deng was saying in the visiting locker room, after the Bulls became the first road team to win in these playoffs with a 90-82 victory in Brooklyn on Monday night. "And this decision, even though people are coming down on him, it's really killing him. It's really hurting him. I know how much he wants to be out there with us." CBSSports.com

Chicago Bulls, Luol Deng, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

For now and for the foreseeable future, a spectator is all Derrick Rose will be in this first-round series with the Nets. "I know that for a fact," a person briefed on Rose's non-timetable timetable said after the game. CBSSports.com

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau doesn't want to shut the door on possible return for Derrick Rose this season and is leaning on his previous experience as an assistant for the New York Knicks, Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics as guidance. ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, Tom Thibodeau, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

"When I was in Houston we dealt with Yao (Ming) missing good chunks of the season," Thibodeau said. "In Boston we had a situation one year with (Kevin) Garnett where he got hurt in the first game after the All-Star break and we were hopeful that he would be able to come back and try and he was never able to do it. When I was in New York, Patrick (Ewing) missed a majority of the season; I think he got hurt in the 16th game of the year, early December, and he was able to come back during the playoffs. That experience taught me that it's the right thing to do. So if Derrick can come back we want him back." ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, Tom Thibodeau, Derrick Rose, Patrick Ewing, Injuries 

Jim Eichenhofer: Greivis Vasquez said he plans to work out in Los Angeles this summer with Russell Westbrook and Derrick Rose. All 3 players have same agent Twitter @Jim_Eichenhofer

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Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose didn't play Saturday in Game 1 of their playoff series against the Brooklyn Nets, but he did sit with his team on the bench, and coach Tom Thibodeau said that may continue with more healthy players. ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries 

"There's two schools of thought on that," Thibodeau said. "He was doing a lot of rehab work before, and we had so many guys that were hurt, I actually didn't want them all on the bench. I just thought it was more important for our guys to be focused on guys that we had. That part was really me. Now that we've gotten guys healthy he may be out there more." ESPN.com

Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Injuries