Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – Oft-injured Chicago point guard Derrick Rose underwent successful surgery to repair a medial meniscus tear in his right knee.<\/p>\n
Bulls general manager Gar Forman made the announcement on Friday morning, shortly after the procedure was completed, also revealing that recovery time is 4-to-6 weeks. Rose then could return before the end of the regular season.<\/p>\n
The Memphis product had been generally healthy this season, having appeared in 46 of Chicago’s 58 games. The three-time All-Star told the team on Tuesday he was experiencing pain in the surgically repaired knee, and an MRI exam afterward revealed the tear.<\/p>\n
Rose’s absence comes with Chicago battling Cleveland for first place in the Central Division. The Bulls entered Friday’s action a half-game behind the Cavs and fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 36-22 record, three games up on fifth-place Washington.<\/p>\n
The 2009 NBA Rookie of the Year has averaged 18.4 points, 5.0 assists and 3.1 rebounds this season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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