Chicago Bulls Injury Rumors: Derrick Rose's MRI Reveals No Structural Damage
Whenever there is news about Derrick Rose hurting his knee, it's a major cause for concern for a Chicago Bulls team that may no longer rely on him that much compared to a couple of years ago, but still would need him healthy if they want to contend for the Eastern Conference championship.
One of the biggest reasons why the Bulls have failed to reach the conference or the NBA Finals for several years now is because Rose's knees are so fragile that he spends a lot of time sidelined in one season because of them.
The same problem is hounding the franchise right now.
Get Our Latest News for FREE
When the team announced that he once again will be undergoing an MRI, Chicago fans couldn't help themselves but think about an early exit once again. Good thing, though, is that the result is already in and there is no cause for panic, for now at least.
The MRI tests revealed that the 2011 NBA MVP does not have any structural damage to his right knee, and head coach Fred Hoiberg is more than happy to hear that news. He also said that his star point guard might even play against the Milwaukee Bucks tomorrow.
Talking about the injury that prompted Rose to undergo an MRI, Hoiberg said that it was simply about ruling out the possibility of a more serious injury. It started as a sore knee, but with Rose's history of knee problems, it was a no-brainer to have him checked further.
Rose did join his team's practice last Monday after missing three consecutive games due to the right hamstring tendinitis. But Hoiberg said that the hamstring actually is feeling a lot better after the soreness eased.
With the rise of Jimmy Butler's stock and role in the franchise, Bulls fans can now look forward to winning games even without Rose. However, it should be a more productive team if both are healthy and are providing major contribution.
