UPDATE: The Bulls announced on Saturday that subsequent examinations and an MRI confirmed a medial meniscus tear to Derrick Rose’s right knee, which will require surgery.
He is out indefinitely, and will not accompany the team on the rest of its current road trip. (Chicago Tribune)
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ESPN Reports:
Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose, who missed all of last season while recovering from reconstructive surgery to his left knee, injured his right knee during the third quarter of Friday night’s 98-95 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers and did not return.
The 2011 NBA MVP was taken to the locker room at the end of the third quarter, putting barely any weight on the injured leg. Following the game, he left the trainer’s room on crutches and appeared to be in considerable pain. Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said Rose will have an MRI on the knee Saturday in Los Angeles after flying there with the team. Rose was not made available to the media for comment. Rose tore the ACL in his left knee in April 2012.
