Derrick Rose

Celtics Top Knicks In Carmelo Anthony, Derrick Rose's Absence For 50th Win

... for the fourth time in six games. The team also announced Sunday that Rose would require surgery for a torn meniscus and would miss the remainder of the season, per Ian Begley of __link__. Add Joakim Noah 's 20-game suspension for using a banned substance, and the Knicks will likely close the 2016-17 season without Anthony, Rose and Noah—the three veterans who were brought together this offseason to lead New York back to the playoffs. Elsa/Getty Images. The Celtics were happy to reach the 50-win plateau. "I've never won 50 games in my NBA career, so [it] definitely was an individual goal of mine coming into this season to win 50 games, and I'm just glad we got to that," Thomas said, according to the Associated Press (via __link__ ). "But like I keep saying, we've got a lot more work to do.". Thomas also spoke about the ...

Rose On Impending Free Agency

... is averaging 17.8 points, 4.4 assists and 3.8 rebounds in 32 minutes per game for New York (27-34), which has performed woefully below expectations this season. So if winning is his top priority, Rose might look to sign elsewhere. \. The Knicks, meanwhile, haven't ruled out potentially re-signing Rose, a league source familiar with the matter told ESPN. He is among several point guards the club plans to target in free agency; the Knicks also could select one with their lottery pick in June's draft. Rose has talked about being uncomfortable in the Knicks' triangle offense several times over the course of the season. The club is committed to running the triangle going forward, and coach Jeff Hornacek has said personnel decisions will be made with the offense in mind. Rose, whom the Knicks dangled in trade talks with the Minnesota Timberwolves ...

Derrick Rose To Have Knee Surgery Again, Miss Rest Of Season

... for him and I am going to shoot out a lot of prayers for him and for a speedy recovery.". Rose tore his left ACL in the 2012 playoffs and missed the entire next season. He made it through just 10 games in 2013-14 before he was sidelined by a torn meniscus in his right knee and missed 20 more games the following season because of trouble with the same knee. Rose played in 66 games last season for Chicago, his most since his 2011 MVP season, and the Knicks took a chance on his health by acquiring him on the eve of the NBA draft in June. Rose, who didn't have to rehab last summer for a change, appeared to have regained much of his quickness this season while playing in 64 games and averaging 18 points. But his contract expires after this season and teams will have to decide if Rose is worth another big deal given his injury history. He was no guarantee to return to the Knicks anyway, given their preference to stick with the triangle offense in which Rose isn't completely comfortable. But he said he liked New York despite the team's disappointing season and was playing well down the stretch, scoring 24 points against San Antonio ...

Rose Out For Season With Left Knee Injury

... a quick-healing injury. What is it six, seven weeks? So I mean it could have been worse, you can look at it that way.”. Knicks videos. Rose had missed the previous two games with what the team described as soreness and swelling. He said Wednesday that he initially felt the discomfort in his knee before the Knicks’ win over the Pistons on Monday, a game in which he scored 27 points in 33 minutes. Rose said at the time that he didn’t believe the injury was anything serious or would need to be surgically repaired. He had expected to return to the court shortly. Rose averaged 18.0 points and 4.4 assists in 64 games. He and his agent, B. J. Armstrong, repeatedly have said he would like to return. The Knicks might want to go in another direction, though, given that they have a high pick in a draft stocked with point guards. “Yeah, I thought he’s played well,” Hornacek said. “The explosiveness that you saw from years ago, you saw that quite a bit this year. Again, the way the season has gone, to have something like that right toward the end, that’s a ...

Derrick Rose To Have Knee Surgery Again, Miss Rest Of Season

... to repair torn left knee cartilage and the Knicks say he will miss the rest of the season. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang, File). Derrick Rose to have knee surgery again, miss rest of season. By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer. Apr 2, 2017. Ryan Kang. FILE - In this March 20, 2017, file photo, New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose dribbles during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles. Rose needs surgery to repair torn left knee cartilage and the Knicks say he will miss the rest of the season. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang, File). NEW YORK (AP) — Derrick Rose's season is over early because of knee surgery again. The New York Knicks guard has torn cartilage in his left knee and the team said he will miss the remaining five games. "It's tough for Derrick. He's played hard all year," coach Jeff Hornacek said. "I didn't hear the real report on it. He'll get that taken care of and probably be back. But he's worked hard (over) the last summer with yoga, those kind of things, to get his body in great shape. Feel bad for him.". It was a surprising but all too ...

Knicks' Rose Out For Season With Torn Meniscus

... point guard with Rose out. What kind of market will there be for Derrick Rose after his latest injury? What options will the Knicks have to upgrade at PG? Kevin Pelton assesses the future for NY and the former MVP. Knee injuries have plagued the three-time All-Star and 2010-11 MVP in the past. Rose tore the ACL in his left knee during the 2012 playoffs and missed the entire following season. He then tore the meniscus in his right knee in his first season back from surgery, costing him the final 72 games. Rose had missed the previous two games with what the team described as soreness and swelling. He said Wednesday that he initially felt the discomfort in his knee before the Knicks' win over the Pistons on Monday, in which he played 33 minutes and scored 27 points. Rose said at the time that he didn't believe the injury was anything serious or would need to be surgically repaired. He had expected to return to the court shortly. Rose and his agent, B. J. Armstrong , have both said publicly that Rose, who becomes a free agent ...

Sore Knee Keeps Derrick Rose Out Of Knicks’ Lineup Vs. Heat

... myself this year,” Rose said. The Knicks should at least consider that body of work before looking elsewhere for a point guard. Derrick Rose is dealing with a bum knee and will sit out Wednesday night's game vs. Miami. (Rick Bowmer/AP). Last week, Rose said after a loss to the Jazz that he would be open to playing in any offense, including the triangle. No Bull! Pippen blames Phil Jackson for Knicks awful season. And while he is not the MVP-caliber player of years past, he’s certainly shown he can still be effective, averaging 18 points and 4.4 assists per game. “I’m very proud with how my body held up and how I’ve competed this year,” Rose said. “Those were my two main goals that I wanted to achieve while I was here, which was going out here and compete every single night, no matter who is on the floor and feeling healthy and feeling like myself. Whenever I stepped on the floor I think I did a great job, I think I reached those two goals every ...

You Can’t Help But Feel Badly For Knicks' Derrick Rose

... meat sandwich, because it didn’t matter what he consumed under the influence of youthful invincibility. But age comes at you fast, and with Rose, it arrived a lot faster than with most. Sunday’s news of a left torn meniscus was another example that preventing injuries is not an exact science, that all the stretching and preparation can’t account for fragile parts and bad luck. “I feel bad for him,” Kristaps Porzingis said. “I know how hard he worked throughout the season to maintain the shape that he has and make sure he avoids all those injuries as much as he can. And to see that happen to him right now at the end of the season, it’s tough.”. Sore knee keeps Derrick Rose out of Knicks’ lineup vs. Heat. No matter what you thought about his lazy defense , about his decision to go AWOL or even the civil trial that basically kicked off Rose’s Knicks career, you can’t help but feel for a point guard whose knee ligaments refuse to stay in one piece. The fact that the ...

Derrick Rose Got A Call From John Calipari When He Went Awol

... his perspective, especially with basketball, to hear another voice in my corner.’. Rose found it ironic Calipari’s polarizing team was placed in the South Region that plays its semifinals and final this weekend in Memphis. Calipari controversially bolted Memphis for Kentucky in 2009 amid a brewing NCAA investigation. There’s a segment of the city by the Mississippi that loathes Calipari. “Wow, they put him back in Memphis,’ Rose said. “Wow. Wow. They know they’re dirty for that. Anything to get ratings, I understand. Cal is built for those type of moments. He’s a helluva coach. And he builds that mentality around the team, where it’s us against everyone else. A lot of people wanted them to do a lot better, that they shouldn’t lose a game. He has them playing well and together to at least make a run at the championship.’. SEE ALSO. LOS ANGELES — Driveways, backyards and school grounds all across. Rose doesn’t see the ex-Nets coach leaving for one last crack at the NBA. “I hope he doesn’t leave,’ Rose said. “I hope not. Everything he built for himself and legacy. I didn’t want him to leave Memphis. People loved him down there. Kentucky was a once-in-a-lifetime ...

Snark Buffet Serving Up Jonathan Toews, Mike Glennon, Tom Brady And A Side Of Derrick Rose

... put Mark Sanchez on their depth chart. After losing by a touchdown in Miami, Hawks captain Jonathan Toews said they need more “urgency’ in their game in Tampa. I don’t know everything about hockey “urgency,’ but I’m pretty sure Toews didn’t mean losing the five-on-five Corsi battle in every period. One good sign: At five-on-five, the Hawks held a 12-2 advantage in high-danger scoring chances. The Lightning goaltending was better than the Hawks shooters, but there have been long stretches in which the Hawks weren’t getting close enough to be frustrated by great netminding. Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville on the team's 5-4 OT loss. Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville on the team's 5-4 overtime loss to the Lightning. See more videos. Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Tom Brady told him he wants to play another six or seven seasons. That’s 24 starting quarterbacks in Bears years. The story that the Patriots won’t trade Jimmy Garoppolo grew from the belief the Pats wouldn’t trust Jacoby Brissett to win a Super Bowl if Brady was hurt. Those are the NFL ’s version of ...