Bulls' Rose Underwent Surgery, Back In Two Weeks

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Published on October 1 2015 6:27 am
Last Updated on October 1 2015 6:27 am

Bulls point guard Derrick Rose underwent surgery Wednesday morning to repair a left orbital fracture after taking an elbow to the face during Tuesday's practice.

The team said in a statement that Rose is expected to resume basketball activities in two weeks. Head coach Fred Hoiberg noted Wednesday that Rose did not have any structural damage.

"He's still in great spirits, and again, it's not a structural injury," Hoiberg said, adding that he texted with Rose on Tuesday night. "When he comes back ready to go he should be able to go right back into it 100 percent -- which, if you have something going on with one of your other body parts, it's going to be you gradually get back. You know, 50 percent load and then move all the way up from mid-restriction. I don't anticipate that in his case this will happen."

Rose's teammates, like many within the organization, can't believe the 26-year-old point guard has suffered another setback. Rose has played in just 100 regular-season games since the 2011-12 season because of various health issues, including three serious knee injuries.