Derrick Rose News

Derrick Rose isn’t on the floor playing basketball for the Chicago Bulls but he’s finding ways to stay visible. He’s on TV commercials for the D Rose collection shoe from Adidas.

The Chicago Bulls, owners of the league's best record along with the San Antonio Spurs, are now down 3-1 in the first round's best of seven series against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Nike designer Jason Petrie tweeted Sunday that Derrick Rose "chose poorly" when he signed with Adidas. "#ShouldasignedwithNike," The designer wrote seemingly mocking the 2011 MVP over the injury he sustained Saturday.

Chicago - 2011 MVP Derrick Rose tore his ACL late in the 4th quarter of game 1 against the Sixers Saturday, and ESPN reports, he will be out for the rest of the playoffs.

New York - Sunday was Derrick Rose's first game after a groin injury that left him sidelined for 12 straight games. According to the Chicago Sun Times, Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said Rose playing would be a game time decision.

Toronto - Same old story. For the Toronto Raptors, the “fourth quarter collapse” storyline has grown stale this season with many fans and critics eager for the team to quickly play out the string of meaningless games remaining.

New York - NBA fans continue reaping benefits of a condensed season, with back-to-backs and back-to-back-to-backs and a dangerous five games in six nights routine, but the obvious question is, when do the stress injuries ruin a playoff contender’s season?

Forward Josh Smith scored 25 points and Joe Johnson added 17 to lead the Atlanta Hawks over the Chicago Bulls 109-94 Saturday night.

Following what was arguably the most entertaining season in modern basketball last year, the NBA returns today with a plentitude of storylines. Between Christmas Day devotees and hardwood-aholics alike, I'm betting nobody slept last night.

New York - As the start of the NBA season fast approaches, with owners and management eagerly awaiting fan response to opening day, last year’s playoff teams are set to repeat their post-season appearances, with a couple of notable exceptions.