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red222 wrote:http://sandrarose.com/2013/03/bulls-star-derrick-rose-to-pay-jonylah-watkins-funeral-expenses/#more-77589

I'm not a doctor and I didn't sleep at Holiday Inn either -- but I think it's going to be very quickly. I think it's going to be in the next week to 10 days.

While Rose is certainly progressing in his recovery, a source with knowledge of the situation explained to CSNChicago.com that although the injured superstar would be the one to give the initial go-ahead, it would take more than just him telling Thibodeau, “Put me in, Coach,” to finalize the process.

“It’s his decision, but it’s a collective decision,” the source said. “A lot of people have to sign off on him coming back.”

That group would likely include the entire Bulls organization — from the front office and coaching staff to ownership and medical personnel, including Dr. Brian Cole, who performed Rose’s knee surgery last spring, and possibly other doctors — to Rose’s representatives.

Even Rose’s sponsors, such as Adidas, would likely be notified, simply so they could effectively plan promotional campaigns around the Chicago native’ return.

Also, because of the gravity of the situation, Rose would be seriously evaluated again before playing — the source did take issue with last week’s report about Rose being cleared to play, as his participation in intra-squad scrimmages would indicate that he was already cleared to play, since the Bulls wouldn’t risk him being hurt in practice and as the individual pointed out, “You can’t get cleared twice” — meaning that next week’s three-game, week-long home stand at the United Center could be the last opportunity for him to return this season, as the 24-year-old would have time to scrimmage at the Berto Center and be monitored for setbacks the day after.

Speculation and anticipation have reached an all-time high, and it seems that the Chicago Bulls are about to get a big boost from one of the hardest working players in the NBA. A source close to the situation has confirmed that Derrick Rose will finally make his long-awaited return to the Chicago Bulls on Monday night against the Denver Nuggets. Rose, who has been out of the lineup since tearing his left ACL in the first game of the 2012 playoffs on April 28th, has been rehabbing hard and is finally ready to return.

Derrick Rose will be a gametime decision on Monday as the Chicago Bulls host the Denver Nuggets. Those close to the situation say that while Rose is still not feeling “normal” he does feel as he could play and and “take the next step” in his rehab.

Contrary to rumor, Derrick Rose NOT playing Monday vs. Nuggets. http://suntm.es/WODGed #Bulls

K.C Johnson ‏@KCJHoop

No changes on Bulls injuries. Hinrich, Gibson didn't practice, doubtful vs. Nuggets. Rose practiced but no sign of playing. Rip out.

I tweeted Friday that Derrick Rose has clearly expanded his offensive arsenal. You asked for more details, so here they are:

-a much smoother; higher-arcing 3
-a quick-release step-back mid-range jumper
-and you know that trademark right-handed floater from 10-12 feet? He's working on being able to make the same shot from the same distance left-handed.