Rondo not setting sights on a miracle return

Rajon Rondo, speaking to reporters for one of the first times since his mid-February surgery, said he'll be back this season but is taking the process slow and making sure he's mentally ready first.

about 1 day ago | Chris Forsberg |

Rose was held out of Monday's training camp scrimmage as a "planned rest", the Chicago Tribune reports.

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Rose misses scrimmage for 'planned rest'

DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose did not participate in any scrimmage drills Monday as the Bulls held him out for what coach Tom Thibodeau called 'planned rest.

about 1 day ago | Nick Friedell |

Rose return goes from frustrating to fun

DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Taj Gibson isn't hiding his excitement about having Derrick Rose back this season. After spending the past year and a half dealing with the uncertainty surrounding Rose's status after knee surgery, the relief that players and coaches have knowing that the former MVP is going to play this season has permeated throughout the first few days of the Bulls training camp.

about 1 day ago | Nick Friedell |

Thibs: Don't foresee problems with Rose

DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau knows that star point guard Derrick Rose is going to have to shake off some rust as he makes his return to the floor after sitting out the last year and a half while rehabbing from knee surgery -- but the veteran coach is pleased by what he has seen up to this point from the former MVP.

about 2 days ago | Nick Friedell |

Bulls' Rose encouraged by play in 1st practice

Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose is confident in his surgically repaired left knee and is pleased with the way he performed during the first practice of the season.

about 3 days ago | Nick Friedell |

Isaacson: Rose happy to be moving on

Derrick Rose is leaving the criticism and second-guessing behind and is just happy to be a part of the Bulls again.

about 4 days ago | Melissa Isaacson |

Butler primed for breakthrough season

DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Two years ago, Jimmy Butler was a rookie going through a Tom Thibodeau redshirt year.After a year of spotty minutes and long practices, Butler saw the rewards for his hard work.

about 4 days ago | Jon Greenberg |

'More confident' Rose focused on NBA title

Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose is "way more confident" as he returns to the court for the first time in 18 months following knee surgery, and he said his main focus is leading his team to an NBA title.

about 4 days ago |

Bulls player preview: Derrick Rose

With training camp almost here, Nick Friedell previews every player on the Bulls roster.Derrick Rose Age: 24 | Pos.: G | Salary: $17,632,688Role for Bulls in 2013-14: The star.

about 4 days ago | Nick Friedell |

Greenberg: Ready for payoff of Rose's return

Derrick Rose's long-awaited return to the Bulls is near -- and everyone's ready.

about 5 days ago | Jon Greenberg |