Derrick Rose Goes AWOL Before Knicks’ Game

The Knicks were so anxious that they even checked on him at his apartment, but teammate Joakim Noah saying Rose was OK.

This season has seen Rose has averaging 17.3 points, 4.5 assists and 3.9 rebounds over 33 games.

Rose said he spoke to GM Steve Mills on Monday night and met with team president Phil Jackson and Mills when he got to practice on Tuesday.

Derrick Rose put a scare into his New York Knicks teammates and fans as he was not present for their game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

When the game began, he was not. “Everything will become clear later on”.

This was just another reason why you should go vote for both former Cats into the NBA All-Star Game.

Now, it’s time for damage control from the Knicks organization.

Jimmy Butler, who has been on an absolute tear lately, was hampered by an illness and scored just 1 point in 29 minutes of action.

Davis underwent X-rays and was diagnosed with a bruised hip.

Unfortunately for the Knicks, O’Quinn was hit with a flagrant two foul on the play, thus resulting in his ejection.

Brandon Jennings took over Rose’s starting spot.

Obviously, the first priority for the Knicks was to find Rose.

Karl called Rose and his situation a “de-energizer” for the Knicks and a “lose-lose-lose” situation for everyone involved. He said he was ok, but would not elaborate. He disappeared between morning shootaround and game time, with the team struggling to account for his whereabouts before and after a 110-96 loss the Pelicans.

If Rose had to handle a family situation, that has to be acknowledged and respected. Rose said he apologized to teammates and Knicks brass, and they understood his absence once he explained the situation. Actually, Rose wasn’t even in the arena as he was missing and team officials have no idea where he is.

Rose wasn’t listed on the injury report, and Hornacek didn’t mention that Rose was unavailable at his pregame press conference.