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Derrick Rose will have the meniscus removed

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The Chicago Bulls announced that Derrick Rose will have surgery tomorrow. The procedure will be a menistecomy, which means his torn right medial meniscus will be removed. The removal of his meniscus is the strategy for repairing his damaged knee. Rose suffered the same exact injury 15 months ago. Now I'm not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV, so I turn it over to this … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose will have the meniscus removed

What post Derrick Rose life looks like for Chicago

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Losing to the Charlotte Hornets at home, a team missing their leasing scorer in Kemba Walker no less, was rather disheartening for the Chicago Bulls. As bad as the Hornets are, nine games under .500 with the win, Charlotte is now tied with the Brooklyn Nets for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Michael Jordan's franchise has now moved out of lottery land for … [Read more...] about What post Derrick Rose life looks like for Chicago

What Aaron Brooks, E’twaun Moore bring to the Bulls table

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Credit GarPax (slang for Chicago Bulls GM Gar Forman and Vice President John Paxson) for signing point guard Aaron Brooks and combo guard E'Twaunn Moore this summer. With Derrick Rose, you must embody the official motto of the Boy Scouts of America: "be prepared." Derrick Rose has only played in 62 games since the end of the 2011 Eastern Conference Finals, and when you count … [Read more...] about What Aaron Brooks, E’twaun Moore bring to the Bulls table

Why the NBA is the best run sports league

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NBA All-Star weekend marked the anniversary of Adam Silver’s remarkably successful first year on the job as NBA Commissioner. The weekend was also symbolic in many ways. It was held in NYC, between Brooklyn and Madison Square Garden (the mecca of basketball) where the NBA showcased the best of the sport and NYC (from the Rockettes to hit Broadway shows). On display was what is … [Read more...] about Why the NBA is the best run sports league

VIDEO: John Wall gives RG III advice on how to deal with hate

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Washington Wizards franchise player John Wall sat down for an extended interview with Hot 97 in New York City. The in-depth interview occurred on the birthday of Washington Quarterback Robert Griffin III. Wall had some advice for RG III on how to deal with all the haterade. And as we all know, Griffin has received a ton of criticism lately. … [Read more...] about VIDEO: John Wall gives RG III advice on how to deal with hate

Chicago Bulls defensive issues, in the eyes of TNT pundits

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Only five teams in the Eastern Conference, the weaker of two conferences in the NBA, give up more points per game on average than the Chicago Bulls. That means there are nine teams who are better defensively in the East than your Chicago Bulls. It just sounds so weird to say: a Tom Thibodeau team is below average (or close to it) defensively. It's a figurative paradox. like … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls defensive issues, in the eyes of TNT pundits

Pau Gasol was badly misused by L.A. Lakers

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In October, if you asked any NBA fan worth their salt who would be the Chicago Bulls All-Stars this season, they would most likely say Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah. It's not very likely they would say Pau Gasol and Jimmy Butler. Sure, Rose had the best scoring average for an entire month of his career in the January that just passed, but Gasol has been unexpectedly … [Read more...] about Pau Gasol was badly misused by L.A. Lakers