Rose Misses Again
Chicago, IL – Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose missed his third straight preseason game because of a strained right ankle.
The NBA’s Rookie of the Year last season, Rose was held out Tuesday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He has not played since the preseason opener against Indiana on Oct. 2.
Forward Tyrus Thomas also missed his third game of the preseason because of a sore right hip stemming from a charge he took against the Pacers. The Bulls were also without center Brad Miller, who has the flu and will not travel to Minnesota for Wednesday’s game.
Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro said Rose and Thomas are getting better and hopes they can practice Thursday.
Posted: 10/14/09 12:20AM ET