What had initially been diagnosed as back spasms is in fact a muscular injury, and not a more serious structural one that could require surgery. Rose will continue treatment that includes massages, electrical stimulation and rest.
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Derrick Rose's Back Checks Out OK
Luol Deng Gets All-Star Nod
Bulls forward Luol Deng finally earned his first trip to the All-Star game yesterday, when he was named as a reserve for the Eastern Conference team.
Noah Thinks His Big Contract Affected His Early Bad Play
Surely Noah, the child of a professional tennis star/pop star and a supermodel, isn't as susceptible to newfound riches as his peers from lesser backgrounds.
Deng "Week-to-Week" With Wrist Injury
Rather than opt for surgery, Deng is going to rest the wrist for a couple weeks to see how it responds.
Morning Box Score: Bulls Beat Clippers Means Derrick Rose Beat Chris Paul
Derrick Rose won the real contest by dominating Clippers star Chris Paul.
Bulls 2011-2012 Season Preview
Having addressed their one weakness by signing Rip Hamilton, there's no reason to think the Bulls won't at least equal last season's efforts. This team could still win 50 games despite the 66-game regular season.
Rip Hamilton Could Join Bulls Today
In a move that's been rumored for a week, Rip Hamilton could sign with the Bulls as soon as today.
Chicago Gets "Windy City" Edition of Derrick Rose's New Shoe
Perfectly timed to coincide with the end of the NBA lockout, Adidas recently introduced a special "Windy City" colorway of Derrick Rose's signature shoe that include details like an "L" map on the inside sockliner.
Bulls, NBA Ramping Up For Season
With $64 million committed to 13 players, the Bulls are pretty much set with regard to their roster.
Chicago's Records in the Guinness Book of World Records
Did you know Chicago is home to the world's most alkaline-resistant lifeform? The Guinness Book of World Records did.
Nuclear Winter for NBA Basketball
The NBA Players Union also began the process to de-certify their union and setting the stage for a court battle. Given the time table for such a resolution, the entire 2011-12 season is in serious jeopardy.
NBA Cancels First Two Weeks of Season
For the Bulls, this wipes out seven games including their opener against the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks.
NBA Labor Stalemate Has Rose Looking Overseas
Rose claims to have one concrete offer on the table, but we can't imagine very many teams not be interested in the NBA's reigning MVP.
Michael Jordan's Endorsement Is Worth More Now Than Ever
Forbes estimates that His Airness brings in $60 million in endorsements annually, more than what he made when he was a player.
Rodman, Winter and Gilmore Inducted Into Basketball Hall of Fame
Dennis Rodman, Artis Gilmore and Tex Winter were inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this year. How was the induction ceremony this year? Pretty spectacular.
Boozer Plans To Play Overseas
Fans reacting to Boozer's comments can only wonder whether he knows how to say injured in Italian or Mandarin.
Former Illini Richmond Arrested on Weapons, Assault Charges
The onetime Illinois Mr. Basketball, who time in Champaign was marred by behavioral issues, had bond set at $100,000.
Kukoc Caught In Different Kind of Ring
The "Croatian sensation" who was an integral part of the BUlls' second threepeat finds himself connected to a different kind of ring.
Dennis Rodman Sings Pearl Jam
Dennis Rodman turned 50 years old back in May, and it looks like that was one hell of a party. A month-long party.
NBA Lockout Begins, Bulls to Lose Scalarbine to Europe
We now have half of our major pro sport leagues halted, as the NBA now joins the NFL with players and owners pitted against each other in major labor disputes.
Illini's Richmond Passed Over in NBA Draft... Who's to Blame?
The NBA Draft played out pretty much as we expected for former University of Illinois basketball player Jereme Richmond, who declared for the draft in April to the surprise of many.
Bulls Look to Long-Term Future With Draft
With two late first round picks and a second rounder, the Bulls didn't expect to find any impact players. Instead they took some small steps with an eye toward the future without disrupting their present.
Bulls Draft Position Not Conducive to Sexy Pick
With the 28th and 30th picks in tonight's NBA Draft, don't expect the Bulls to find an impact player in the first round.
Still The Greatest Ever
Until LeBron has hoisted six Larry O'Brien trophies, there is no discussion on who is the greatest.
The Friday Flashback: "The Shrug"
One of the greatest highlight reel moments of Michael Jordan's career happened 19 years ago today.
Joakim Noah: Master of the Backhanded Compliment
Bulls Center Joakim Noah didn't have the best series against the Heat - few Bulls outside of Derrick Rose did, and even that's open to debate - but we have to give our favorite whirling dervish some propers for finding a way to dis Miami while admitting the Bulls got their collective ass whipped by them.
Playoff Box Score: Bulls Collapse Ends Season
Last night's collapse was like a swift kick in the nuts.
Playoff Box Score: Bulls Down 3-1 To Heat
The Bulls picked a fine time for their first three-game losing streak of the season, and it's put them on the brink of elimination.
Noah Fined $50,000, Apolgizes For Slur
The NBA laid the smack down on Joakim Noah for his use of an anti-gay slur at a fan Sunday night.
Playoff Box Score: Bulls Fall Again
Once again, the Heat's defense made the Bulls fight for every shot.
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