John J. Kim, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose defends in the second quarter against the Hawks at the United Center.
Charles Rex Arbogast, APDerrick Rose drives between the Bucks' Zaza Pachulia and Ersan Ilyasova during Game 5.
Ezra Shaw, Getty ImagesBulls coach Tom Thibodeau talks to Derrick Rose during their game against the Warriors.
Charles Rex Arbogast, APDerrick Rose looks to pass past the defense of the Spurs' Danny Green and Tim Duncan.
John J. Kim, Chicago Tribuneerrick Rose aims for the basket against the Cavaliers defense in the first quarter in Game 1.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneLess than two weeks after his surgery, Derrick Rose takes some shots at the United Center before the Bulls take on the Grizzlies.
Charles Rex Arbogast, APDerrick Rose drives past the Rockets' Corey Brewer during the first half.
John J. Kim, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose walks off the court after a 99-92 win over the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose has a laugh on the bench in the first half at the United Center during the game against the Nets.
Rick Osentoski, Reuters PhotoDerrick Rose shoots on the Pistons' Josh Smith in the first half.
Winslow Townson / USA Today SportsDerrick Rose gets knocked to the floor against the Boston Celtics.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose heads to the United Center court before Game 1 of the playoffs.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose takes a shot over the Nuggets' J.J. Hickson during the first half.
Phelan M. Ebenhack, APDerrick Rose goes up for a shot between the Magic's Dewayne Dedmon, Elfrid Payton and Tobias Harris during the first half.
John J. Kim, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose laughs while on the bench in the first quarter vs. the Wizards.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJimmy Butler with Derrick Rose during the first half of their game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Mike Ehrmann / Getty ImagesDerrick Rose drives to the basket during a game against the Miami Heat.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose stops the Cavaliers' LeBron James on his way to the basket -- drawing a charge in the third quarter of Game 4 at the United Center.
Aaron Gash, APDerrick Rose claps during Game 3 against the Bucks.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose walks on the court to take some shots before the Bulls take on the Grizzlies.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose bumps fists with locker room security Kevin Stover his 29-point performance in the Bulls' 129-120 win over the Raptors.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Charles Rex Arbogast, APThe Wizards' Paul Pierce reacts after being fouled by Derrick Rose during the first half.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose drives to the hoop in the second half against the Cavaliers at the United Center.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneChicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose speaks to members of the media before the start of the game between the Chicago Bulls and the Memphis Grizzlies, at the United Center, in Chicago, on Monday Mar. 9, 2015. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune)
John J. Kim, Chicago TribuneUtah's Trey Burke falls to the floor as Derrick Rose jumps over Burke in the second quarter.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose goes to the basket against the Bucks during the first half.
Jose M. Osorio, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose meets the media following practice at the Advocate Center Chicago on Monday.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose is welcomed by his teammates as the starting lineups are announced before the start of the Bulls' 2014-2015 home opener at the United Center.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose plays to the crowd as he heads to the bench in the second quarter of Game 1 against the Bucks.
Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose takes a shot over the Cavaliers' J.R. Smith during the second half of Game 3.
John J. Kim, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose warms up before the first preseason game of the year.
Mark Duncan, APDerrick Rose walks the ball up against the Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose waits for Game 2 to begin at the United Center.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose walks on the court to take some shots before the Bulls take on the Grizzlies.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose wears a shirt reading "I Can't Breathe" while warming up for a game against the Golden State Warriors at the United Center.
Charles Rex Arbogast, APDerrick Rose drives past the Kings' Ben McLemore as Jason Thompson watches during the first half.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose wears a smile while standing beside the Cavaliers' LeBron James.
Tony Dejak, APDerrick Rose drives against the Cavaliers' LeBron James and Kyrie Irving during the first half of Game 2.
Phelan M. Ebenhack, APDerrick Rose watches from the bench during a timeout in the second half against the Magic.
Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose talks with his team during the third quarter against the Trail Blazers.
Benny Sieu, USA Today SportsDerrick Rose reacts to a call by referee Eric Lewis in the second quarter during preseason game against the Bucks.
Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose goes for a basket over the Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard and LaMarcus Aldridge during the first quarter at the United Center.
Geoff Burke, USA Today SportsDerrick Rose dribbles the ball as the Wizards' John Wall defends in the third quarter at Verizon Center. The Bulls won 99-91.
John J. Kim, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose looks to pass the ball against the Cavaliers defense in the first quarter of Game 2.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose flashes the victory sign following his team's win over the Rockets.
John J. Kim, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose gives a fist bump to a security guard after the Bulls beat the Spurs 104-81 at the United Center.
Jeff Curry, Reuters PhotoDerrick Rose shoots the ball during the first quarter against the Timberwolves at Scottrade Center.
Scott Halleran, Getty ImagesDerrick Rose waits on the court during a game against the Rockets at the Toyota Center.
Mike Dinovo, USA Today SportsDerrick Rose attempts to pass the ball against the Wizards' Paul Pierce during the first quarter.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose reacts after making a three-point basket against the Cavaliers in Game 4.
Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago TribuneThe Wizards' John Wall guards Derrick Rose during the fourth quarter.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose and Joakim Noah after Rose was fouled during the first half against the Bucks.
Charles Rex Arbogast, APDerrick Rose pass the ball past the defense of the Jazz's Derrick Favors during the second half.
Greg Bartram, USA Today SportsThe Cavaliers' LeBron James looks to pass around a pressuring Derrick Rose.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose makes a basket past the Raptors' Louis Williams during the second half.
Brian Spurlock, Reuters PhotoDerrick Rose shoots the ball in front of the Pacers' Roy Hibbert at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose dribbles around the Cavaliers' Matthew Dellavedova during the first half of Game 4 at the United Center.
Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose reacts to scoring a basket during the Game 3, double overtime win over the Bucks.
Jeff Curry, USA Today SportsDerrick Rose dunks the ball during the second quarter against the Timberwolves.
Phelan M. Ebenhack, APDerrick Rose passes the ball up the court during the first half agains the Magic.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose walks off the court after the Bulls' Game 5 loss.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose pumps his fist, late in the second half in the Bulls' win over the Rockets.
Benny Sieu, USA Today SportsDerrick Rose drives past the Bucks' Brandon Knight in the first quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose drives against the Bucks' Michael Carter-Williams in the first half of Game 2 at the United Center.
Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose makes the game-winning shot at the buzzer of the Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson as the Bulls won Game 3, 99-96.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose takes a shot against the Nuggets.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose leaps off the floor while warming up.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose celebrates a basket late in the second half of the Bulls' Game 2 win over the Bucks at the United Center.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose shows his displeasure with a ref's call late in the second half against the 76ers.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneTony Snell celebrates with Derrick Rose in the second half against the Cavaliers.
Russell Isabella, USA Today SportsDerrick Rose is introduced prior to the game against the Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena.
Jose M. Osorio, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose sits behind glass in a room before meeting the media following practice at the Advocate Center Chicago on Monday.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose puts a move on the Nets' Deron Williams in the first half.
Scott Halleran, Getty ImagesDerrick Rose shoots a free-throw against the Rockets at the Toyota Center.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose makes a basket over Raptors guard Kyle Lowry and center Jonas Valanciunas (17).
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose goes to the basket against Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson.
Andrew Nelles, APDerrick Rose shoots against the Magic during the first half at the United Center.
Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose takes a seat during a timeout against the Lakers.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose during the first half of a game against the Pistons at the United Center.
Jose M. Osorio, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose walks over to speak to the media following practice at the Advocate Center Chicago on Monday.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose waves to the Hornets' Kemba Walker at the end of their preseason game at the United Center.
Adam Hunger, USA Today SportsDerrick Rose celebrates with Kirk Hinrich.
Kevin C. Cox, Getty ImagesDerrick Rose shoots over the Hawks' Al Horford and Jeff Teague.
Phelan M. Ebenhack, APDerrick Rose leads the team in a huddle before his return against the Magic.
Brad Penner, USA Today SportsDerrick Rose falls after being fouled by the Nets' Bojan Bogdanovic (not pictured) during the first quarter at the Barclays Center.
Greg Bartram, USA Today SportsDerrick Rose drives past the Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving at Value City Arena. Cleveland won the game 107-98.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose passes the ball past the Pistons' Kyle Singler during the first half.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose follows through after trying to block the shot of the Suns' Eric Bledsoe in the second half.
Jason Miller, Getty ImagesDerrick Rose talks with Joakim Noah before Game 2 vs. the Cavs.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose brings the ball up court and away from the Nuggets' Danilo Gallinari.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose gets up to join his team during a first half timeout.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose sits on the bench late in the fourth quarter of his team's game against the Indiana Pacers.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose at Bulls media day.
Adam Hunger, USA Today SportsDerrick Rose talks with Jesse Jackson before Wednesday's game.
Jason Miller, Getty ImagesDerrick Rose shoots over the Cavaliers' LeBron James during the second half of Game 5.
Jonathan Daniel, Getty ImagesDerrick Rose goes up for a shot over the Bucks' Jared Dudley and John Henson during Game 5.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose speaks to members of the media before the Bulls face the Grizzlies.
Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose drives the ball past the Lakers' Ronnie Price during the fourth quarter at the United Center.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose goes for a reverse layup in front of the Nuggets' Ty Lawson during the first half.
John J. Kim, Chicago TribuneJoakim Noah and Derrick Rose smile in the final minutes of the Bulls' Game 6 win over the Bucks.
John J. Kim, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose is introduced before the preseason opener vs. the Wizards.
Ezra Shaw, Getty ImagesDerrick Rose hits the game-winning basket over the Warriors' Klay Thompson in overtime at ORACLE Arena in Oakland.
Ronald Martinez, Getty ImagesDerrick Rose and the Mavericks' J.J. Barea go up for a rebound.
Tony Dejak, APThe Cavaliers' LeBron James puts up a shot against Derrick Rose during the first half of Game 2.
Matt Marton, APDerrick Rose is introduced before a game against the 76ers at the United Center.
Rob Carr, Getty ImagesDerrick Rose skips back to the bench after making a shot in the second half of the Bulls' 99-91 win over the Wizards at Verizon Center.
Winslow Townson / USA Today SportsDerrick Rose goes to the basket double teamed by Celtics guards Avery Bradley (0) and Phil Pressey.
Chris Humphreys, USA Today SportsDerrick Rose during the first half against the Nuggets.
Dennis Wierzbicki, USA Today SportsDerrick Rose shoots over the Cavaliers' Anderson Varejao during the first quarter.
Christian Petersen, Getty ImagesDerrick Rose before the start of a game against the Suns.
Kamil Krzaczynski, USA Today SportsDerrick Rose is fouled by the Nets' Jarrett Jack during the second half.
Mark J. Terrill, APDerrick Rose goes up for a shot as the Lakers' Jordan Hill defends during the second half.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose during the first half vs. the Nuggets at the United Center.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose warms up before a game against the Detroit Pistons.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose drives in against the Celtics' Evan Turner in overtime.
Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago TribuneThe Bucks' Khris Middleton guards Derrick Rose during the first half of Game 4.
Paul Sancya, APDerrick Rose looses the ball as the Pistons' Spencer Dinwiddie defends in the second half.
Russell Isabella, USA Today SportsDerrick Rose shoots over the Jazz's Trey Burke during the first quarter.
Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose goes up for a shot over the Bucks' Jerryd Bayless during the second half of Game 4.
John J. Kim, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose stretches during a timeout.
FREDERIC J. BROWN, AFPGetty ImagesInjured Derrick Rose and Pau Gasol watch from the bench in street clothes as the Clippers' Jamal Crawford defends a shot by Jimmy Butler.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose sits alone on the bench during a time out against the Bucks.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose makes a pass to Taj Gibson in the second half of Game 1 against the Bucks.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose at Bulls media day.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose leaves the court after his 29-point performance in the win over the Raptors.
Jeff Haynes, APDerrick Rose goes in for a lay-up past the Suns' Markieff Morris during the second half.
Dennis Wierzbicki, USA Today SportsDerrick Rose drives past the Warriors' Marreese Speights during the second half at the United Center. The Warriors won 112-102.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose sits on the bench during the second half against the Hawks in the regular season finale.
Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago TribuneThe Cavaliers' Iman Shumpert fouls Derrick Rose during the second half of Game 3.
Charles Rex Arbogast, APDerrick Rose hugs Jimmy Butler after the Bulls' Game 2 win over the Bucks at the United Center.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose congratulates Jimmy Butler after Butler's three-point basket put them up 95-88 late in the fourth quarter.
Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose takes a shot over the Bucks' Michael Carter-Williams during double overtime of Game 3.
Brian Spurlock, USA Today SportsDerrick Rose dribbles the ball as the Pacers' Chris Copeland defends at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Bulls won 92-90.
Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose goes up for shot over the Wizards' John Wall during the third quarter at the United Center.
Chris Humphreys, USA Today SportsThe Nuggets' Ty Lawson prepares to shoot against Derrick Rose during the first half at Pepsi Center.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose goes to the basket against the Raptors' Terrence Ross and Amir Johnson during the first half.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribunePau Gasol, Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah at media day.
Kathy Kmonicek, APDerrick Rose flips a backhand basket against the Nets' Thaddeus Young and Brook Lopez in the first half.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneChicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose speaks to members of the media before the Bulls took on the Grizzlies.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose during the first half of his team's game against the Nuggets.
Adam Hunger, Reuters PhotoDerrick Rose defends the Knicks' Shane Larkin during the first quarter.
Jonathan Daniel, Getty ImagesDerrick Rose drives to the basket past the Bucks' Michael Carter-Williams.
Jeffrey Phelps, APDerrick Rose steals the ball from the Bucks' Khris Middleton during the first half of Game 6.
Jose M. Osorio, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose sits on the bench in the second quarter of a game against the Heat at the United Center.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose during introductions, before the start of the game against the Toronto Raptors.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose takes some shots all alone on the court, before the Bulls take on the Grizzlies.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose brings the ball up court during the second half vs. the Rockets.
Kamil Krzaczynski, Reuters PhotoDerrick Rose goes to the basket against the Nets during the first half.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose has the ball stripped away by the Hornets' Al Jefferson during the second half.
Jonathan Daniel, Getty ImagesDerrick Rose is pressured by the Hawks' Pero Antic.
John J. Kim, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose holds three-month-old Dylan Tanaka after warmups at the United Center . Dylan is the daughter of Bulls athletic trainer Jeff Tanaka.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose is fouled by the Nuggets' Arron Afflalo during the first half.
Jeff Hanisch, USA Today SportsDerrick Rose passes the ball as the Bucks' Larry Sanders defends during the second quarter.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose wipes his face during a break in the action in the second half of Game 1 against the Bucks at the United Center.
Peter Llewellyn, Reuters PhotoDerrick Rose jumps to score against the Raptors during the first quarter.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose hits a 3-pointer to send the game into a double overtime against the Dallas Mavericks.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneThe Cavaliers' LeBron James is unable to stop Derrick Rose from making the game-tying basket late in the fourth quarter of Game 4.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneBulls players Nazr Mohammed, Doug McDermott, Joakim Noah, and Derrick Rose have a laugh on the bench in the second half vs. the Warriors.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose argues a call in the second half of the Bulls' Game 5 loss to the Bucks at the United Center.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose fakes out the Pistons' Greg Monroe and then makes a pass during the second quarter.
Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose goes up for basket during the fourth quarter against the Hawks at the United Center.
Jason Miller, Getty ImagesThe Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving loses the ball to Derrick Rose in the second half of Game 1.
Al Bello, Getty ImagesDerrick Rose shoots against the Nets' Brook Lopez.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose has a laugh on the bench late in the fourth quarter of Game 1 against the Bucks.
Geoff Burke, USA Today SportsDerrick Rose shoots the ball as the Wizards' Bradley Beal, Paul Pierce and John Wall defend in the fourth quarter.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose reacts after trying in vain to avoid a turnover in the second half against the Bucks.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose and Pau Gasol argue a call during a game against the Dallas Mavericks.
Tom Lynn, Getty ImagesDerrick Rose shoots over the Bucks'Giannis Antetokounmpo during Game 3.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJoakim Noah with Derrick Rose at the conclusion of their team's 114-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose waves to the United Center crowd before the regular season finale against the Hawks.
Tony Dejak, APThe Cavs' Kyrie Irving drives to the lane against Derrick Rose during the first half of Game 1.
Jason Miller, Getty ImagesDerrick Rose drives around the Cavaliers' Matthew Dellavedova during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose talks with Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau during the first half.
David Banks, USA Today SportsDerrick Rose falls on the court against the Nuggets during the first quarter at the United Center.
John J. Kim, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose walks up court in the first quarter against the Bucks in Game 6.
Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago TribuneThe Bulls celebrate after Derrick Rose's buzzer-beat defeated the Cavs in Game 3 at the United Center.
Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose goes up for a shot over the Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge during the fourth quarter.
David Banks, Reuters PhotoDerrick Rose and the Pistons' Brandon Jennings go for the ball during the third quarter at the United Center. The Bulls defeated the Pistons 102-91.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose heads to the locker room following his team's 114-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
John J. Kim, Chicago TribuneDerrick Rose stretches during a timeout against the Wizards.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribunePau Gasol and Derrick Rose celebrate after Gasol scored while being fouled in the first half at the United Center against the Kings.
Andrew Nelles, APDerrick Rose is fouled by the Magic's Channing Frye.
Peter Llewellyn, Reuters PhotoDerrick Rose dribbles past the Raptors' Greivis Vasquez during the second quarter.
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Derrick Rose defends in the second quarter against the Hawks at the United Center.
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