The Chicago Bulls’ star point guard has suffered injury after injury since winning his MVP award in 2011. Derrick Rose took an elbow to the face on the first day of practice which caused a facial fracture. The fracture is the bone underneath the eye and he’ll be given the choice between wearing a mask or goggles. The guard had surgery Wednesday morning but has no timetable to return yet. Though, many players with similar injuries have returned within two to four weeks.
Hoiberg said Bulls still hopeful Rose will be ready for opener after surgery went well today
— Sam Smith (@SamSmithHoops) September 30, 2015
Hoiberg says Rose’s surgery went as expected this morning. No timetable set for a return yet.
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) September 30, 2015
Hoiberg still hopeful Rose will be ready for opening night. Just doesn’t want to put a timetable on return at this point. — Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) September 30, 2015
Before the surgery, the Bulls said they were very optimistic for Rose to return before the season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 27th. If Rose continues to heal on time, he should be back prior to the opener.
