The Cavaliers are reporting “positive” communication with Derrick Rose and he may return to the team soon, according to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com.
Coach Tyronn Lue and GM Koby Altman both confirmed there has been recent contact with Rose, but didn’t offer any other information. Lue referred questions on the topic to Altman, who promised more information on Sunday.
Rose, who hasn’t played since November 9 because of an injured ankle, left the team 10 days ago to contemplate his future in the NBA. He is reportedly frustrated over a series of injuries that have plagued him over the last several years.
Rose, who agreed to a veterans’ minimum contract in July, played just seven games before the ankle problem struck. He averaged 14.3 points per night, but Cleveland didn’t start winning consistently until he left the lineup.
There’s no guarantee that Rose will have a spot in the rotation if he does return, especially with Isaiah Thomas expected back from his hip injury later this month. Dwyane Wade had taken over point guard duties with the reserves.
LeBron James said earlier today that he hasn’t been in contact with Rose since he left.
“Whenever he’s ready to tell us or whatever, we’re ready for that,” James said. “You don’t ever fast track someone’s process of what they may be going through. When they’re ready to talk about it or ready to bring it to the forefront, as his teammates we’ll be ready for it.”
Adida$. That’s what is bringing him back. Even as a backup he collects on that deal.
Honest question- does he need to be in the league to collect? No familiar with the structure of his shoe deal
He retires. No cash.
Active player option, no play no pay..
Rose loses Adidas if he retires. If he comes back after Isaiah Thomas returns, he won’t be in the rotation. Dwayne Wade is running the 2nd unit and is playing like the 6th man of the year, like LeBron is saying.
NBA.com says Rose wants to return. Why?
Things are beyond a joke with Rose now. Refused to play for the Bulls, in the postseason, when docs cleared him to play. Disappeared and needed to be talked into showing up for the Knicks. Now, injured again, needs to be coddled by Cavs management just to see if he’s going to return for them. Let Rose take his ball and go home for the last time – either you’re in, or you’re out.