Derrick Rose headed for knee surgery

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Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – Another season and yet another knee problem for Derrick Rose.

The Chicago Bulls’ oft-injured point guard will undergo surgery to repair a medial meniscus tear in his right knee, the team announced Tuesday night.

Rose will have a third knee procedure in three years. The 2011 NBA MVP previously missed the entire 2012-13 season recovering from a torn ACL in his left knee, an injury that occurred in Game 1 of the Bulls’ Eastern Conference quarterfinals series against Philadelphia.

He made a long-awaited return to the court last season, but had it cut short after just 10 games after tearing the meniscus in his right knee.

Rose had been generally healthy this season, having appeared in 46 of Chicago’s 57 games. The three-time All-Star told the team earlier Tuesday he was experiencing pain in the surgically repaired knee, and an MRI taken afterward revealed the tear.

The Bulls said in a release that a timetable for Rose’s return will be determined following this latest surgery.

Rose’ latest knee issue comes with Chicago clinging to a half-game lead on the charging Cleveland Cavaliers for first place in the Central Division. The Bulls currently sit third in the Eastern Conference with a 36-21 record, but are just one game back of Toronto for second place.

The 2009 NBA Rookie of the Year has averaged 18.4 points, 5.0 assists and 3.1 rebounds this season.

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