Rose to Undergo Tests on Knee

The Bulls have planned to run tests on Derrick Rose’s sore right knee.  The first overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft was rested the final three games of the five-game summer league in Orlando after tendinitis in his knee began acting up.  It appeared that there was something a little off about Rose in the two games that he did partake in as the point guard was hesitant and lackluster.

The best thing the Bulls can do for Rose is to give him the necessary rest that he needs.  Whatever the timetable may be, avoiding surgery with this kid is paramount.  If Rose has to miss out on part of training camp and isn’t prepared to begin the season as the starter, it isn’t the end of the world.  The Bulls are not going to win a championship this season, with or without a healthy Rose, but further injury to the knee could cause future problems for the Chicago-native that could jeopardize a future in which the team envisions Rose leading the team to a title.  Rose is a stubborn kid who wants to play, so the team will have to convince him that it’s better just to rest now while the games do not count.

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