Derrick Rose just skipped the Knicks game tonite?
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Derrick Rose, fined by Knicks for his absence, says he returned to Chicago to be with his mother
Family comes first for Derrick Rose.
Less than 24 hours after he went AWOL for a home loss to the Pelicans on Monday night, Rose returned to the Knicks facility and shed some light on the bizarre occurrence that left the organization scrambling to find its missing point guard.
Rose said Tuesday he flew home to Chicago to be with his mother because of a “family issue.” He did not elaborate on the nature or details of the problem other than to say, “Everything is fine” and “it’s resolved.”
The Knicks announced Rose will be fined for his actions, but they won’t issue a suspension. According to Jeff Hornacek, Rose will start Wednesday in Philadelphia if “he’s ready to go” and has the proper “mentality.”
Knicks use badly timed photo of Derrick Rose boarding train in ad
“It had nothing to do with the team or basketball,” Rose said of his impromptu departure. “But that’s the first time I ever felt like that emotionally and I had to be with my family.”
Rose confirmed he did not notify the Knicks before taking off. He also said he ignored calls from front office officials and teammates while back in Chicago, which explains why information was so limited Monday night.
“I didn’t want to take any calls at the time,” Rose said. “I just needed that space to myself and needed to be around my mom.”
Rose attended morning shootaround on Monday and said he left “an hour or two” after the session ended. He landed in Chicago and spent the afternoon and evening with his family. Rose claims he spoke with general manager Steve Mills during the game Monday night and informed him of the situation. However, the Knicks never relayed the personal nature of Rose’s absence to the media.
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Derrick Rose is back at practice on Tuesday after going missing the night before.
(DANIEL POPPER/NEW YORK DAILY NEWS)
“I’ve got a real good relationship with Steve,” Rose said.
Rose returned to New York this morning and subsequently attended a meeting with Mills and team president Phil Jackson. He then addressed his teammates.
“Everybody is on the same page,” Rose said.
Rose said Mills and Jackson told him they would have preferred to be notified in advance.
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“But they understood,” Rose said.
Rose regrets not informing the team before leaving.
“But when you’re in the moment, the first thing I thought of was just getting out there,” Rose said. “I really didn’t think about nothing else.”
Derrick Rose is back after going missing during Monday night’s loss.
(MICHAEL REAVES/GETTY IMAGES)
Neither Mills nor Jackson spoke with the media Tuesday. Rose wouldn’t say if he thought his previous 24 hours had put a strain on his relationship with the organization.
Derrick Rose 'OK' after missing Knicks' game, may be in Chicago
“That’s something that you probably have to ask them. I really don’t know how they feel,” Rose said. “When I talked to them, everything was cool.”
Hornacek benched Rose for the fourth quarters of back-to-back games Friday in Milwaukee and Saturday in Indiana. There was some thought that Rose’s trip to Chicago was a reaction to his floundering relationship with Hornacek. But Rose discounted that claim Tuesday.
The Knicks have lost eight of their past nine games entering Wednesday night’s matchup with the Sixers.
“That’s crazy. I’ve never had a problem with a coach in my life, no matter what team I’ve been on,” Rose said. “I put that on myself with not telling the Knicks. It was just bad timing. But I’m not perfect. Far from it. …The front office and my teammates, they knew where I was coming from when I told them what happened.”
Reports also surfaced that Rose was missing his hometown of Chicago — where he was born and raised and played his first seven NBA seasons. But Rose dispelled those notions as well while confirming his commitment to New York and the Knicks organization.
“Being in this city, it just motivates you,” Rose said. “I get it.”
Derrick Rose, fined by Knicks for his absence, says he returned to Chicago to be with his mother
Family comes first for Derrick Rose.
Less than 24 hours after he went AWOL for a home loss to the Pelicans on Monday night, Rose returned to the Knicks facility and shed some light on the bizarre occurrence that left the organization scrambling to find its missing point guard.
Rose said Tuesday he flew home to Chicago to be with his mother because of a “family issue.” He did not elaborate on the nature or details of the problem other than to say, “Everything is fine” and “it’s resolved.”
The Knicks announced Rose will be fined for his actions, but they won’t issue a suspension. According to Jeff Hornacek, Rose will start Wednesday in Philadelphia if “he’s ready to go” and has the proper “mentality.”
Knicks use badly timed photo of Derrick Rose boarding train in ad
“It had nothing to do with the team or basketball,” Rose said of his impromptu departure. “But that’s the first time I ever felt like that emotionally and I had to be with my family.”
Rose confirmed he did not notify the Knicks before taking off. He also said he ignored calls from front office officials and teammates while back in Chicago, which explains why information was so limited Monday night.
“I didn’t want to take any calls at the time,” Rose said. “I just needed that space to myself and needed to be around my mom.”
Rose attended morning shootaround on Monday and said he left “an hour or two” after the session ended. He landed in Chicago and spent the afternoon and evening with his family. Rose claims he spoke with general manager Steve Mills during the game Monday night and informed him of the situation. However, the Knicks never relayed the personal nature of Rose’s absence to the media.
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Derrick Rose is back at practice on Tuesday after going missing the night before.
(DANIEL POPPER/NEW YORK DAILY NEWS)
“I’ve got a real good relationship with Steve,” Rose said.
Rose returned to New York this morning and subsequently attended a meeting with Mills and team president Phil Jackson. He then addressed his teammates.
“Everybody is on the same page,” Rose said.
Rose said Mills and Jackson told him they would have preferred to be notified in advance.
Where's Phil? Time for Knicks boss to step up, act like a leader
“But they understood,” Rose said.
Rose regrets not informing the team before leaving.
“But when you’re in the moment, the first thing I thought of was just getting out there,” Rose said. “I really didn’t think about nothing else.”
Derrick Rose is back after going missing during Monday night’s loss.
(MICHAEL REAVES/GETTY IMAGES)
Neither Mills nor Jackson spoke with the media Tuesday. Rose wouldn’t say if he thought his previous 24 hours had put a strain on his relationship with the organization.
Derrick Rose 'OK' after missing Knicks' game, may be in Chicago
“That’s something that you probably have to ask them. I really don’t know how they feel,” Rose said. “When I talked to them, everything was cool.”
Hornacek benched Rose for the fourth quarters of back-to-back games Friday in Milwaukee and Saturday in Indiana. There was some thought that Rose’s trip to Chicago was a reaction to his floundering relationship with Hornacek. But Rose discounted that claim Tuesday.
The Knicks have lost eight of their past nine games entering Wednesday night’s matchup with the Sixers.
“That’s crazy. I’ve never had a problem with a coach in my life, no matter what team I’ve been on,” Rose said. “I put that on myself with not telling the Knicks. It was just bad timing. But I’m not perfect. Far from it. …The front office and my teammates, they knew where I was coming from when I told them what happened.”
Reports also surfaced that Rose was missing his hometown of Chicago — where he was born and raised and played his first seven NBA seasons. But Rose dispelled those notions as well while confirming his commitment to New York and the Knicks organization.
“Being in this city, it just motivates you,” Rose said. “I get it.”
I thought the same thing too?! That was until Shaddy was in here all tender eYelling at everybody!Yeah and surpassing Rondo is really, REALLY hard to do.I thought he was over Shaddy's crib.
So THAT was the reason you dont inform your team or take their calls Nigga? Hes beyond stupid but the fact that this weakass excuse is all his limited mental capacities could come up with takes his stupidity to legendary levels! Jeezus!
Lol at folk buying tickets to these games. Sitting courtside watching scrubs play while the superstars are somewhere watching Clemson/Alabama.
I thought the same thing too?! That was until Shaddy was in here all tender eYelling at everybody!
You know he gon clap back at us right?
No I doubt it! He seemed really broken up over this, the 800 number he had for Pooh didn't work, he's going through right now. I'm actually a little nervous for him, Rose was his whole world...
You know he gon clap back at us right?
No I doubt it! He seemed really broken up over this, the 800 number he had for Pooh didn't work, he's going through right now. I'm actually a little nervous for him, Rose was his whole world...
I know salaries have to work fam, but Tristan alone is enough for Rose. They could find a third team for a deal, but if Knicks did the smart thing and got rid of Melo that's who they should call.
Derrick Rose said he needed space
He treated the Knicks and his teammates like a bitch
its a lot of pressure being on a super team
But why would the Cavs trade Thompson?
What did you expect fam?
He needs that max deal so he can hopefully see he son graduate
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