Baffoe: Fred Hoiberg, Derrick Rose Answered Some Questions
Thursday felt like a middle finger from Derrick Rose to all the outside noise.
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Thursday felt like a middle finger from Derrick Rose to all the outside noise.
You can't help but chuckle at this.
Chicago got blown out at Charlotte two nights earlier but seemed like a different team Thursday.
The Bulls held on for a 92-87 win as Derrick Rose was big on the pass and conservative on the shooting.
Rose has steadfastly denied the allegations of sexual assault.
Nikola Mirotic impressed, and Jimmy Butler came up with a big defensive play late.
"If my name's on it, it is something personal," James says.
"We'll play it by how he feels out there," Fred Hoiberg said of Rose's minutes.
Rose (left eye) is still experiencing double vision but otherwise reports feeling well.
The Bulls were "really encouraged" by Rose's workout Tuesday, coach Fred Hoiberg said.
Rose's status for the season opener remains uncertain as he recovers from a fractured left orbital.
Rose's status for the Oct. 27 season opener remains in doubt.
Rose still has swelling around his eye after surgery on a fractured left orbital nearly two weeks ago.
P.J. Rose was looking sharp upon turning 3.
Butler is validated by a maximum contract and new coach, as his recent words reflect.
Rose is "very sensitive" to light after surgery on a left orbital fracture.
Rose underwent surgery Wednesday on an orbital fracture.
Rose has brought Adidas headache after headache.
Rose suffered the injury when he took an elbow in Tuesday's practice.
As a hearing has been set for February 2017, Rose has vehemently denied that accusations of rape.
Rose no longer comes across as the humble hometown kid.
Considering it was media day, Rose picked an odd time to turn his focus to summer 2017.
The regular season is just 29 days away and media day marks the unofficial tip-off of the NBA season.
Health is once again a big worry, and opportunity awaits Doug McDermott and Niko Mirotic.
Rose says he wants to remain in Chicago, but he's zeroed in on nabbing his fair share of money in a changing financial landscape.