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Sunday NBA Fix 8-17-14: Derrick Rose Makes Triumphant Return

By Phil Watson

Aug 16, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; United States guard Derrick Rose (6) is defended by Brazil forward Raul Neto (5) during the second quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 16, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; United States guard Derrick Rose (6) is defended by Brazil forward Raul Neto (5) during the second quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /
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Paul George (29) doesn’t blame USA Basketball for his injury. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Paul George (29) doesn’t blame USA Basketball for his injury. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /

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Paul George of the Indiana Pacers doesn’t blame USA Basketball for his broken leg and told reporters he plans to come all the way back.

The much-slimmer LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers is even turning down personalized desserts while vacationing in Greece.

Milwaukee Bucks rookie Jabari Parker is very aware that some No. 2 overall picks haven’t exactly turned out as their teams hoped.

Restricted free agent Greg Monroe is reportedly going to sign the Detroit Pistons’ qualifying offer and become an unrestricted free agent next summer.

ESPN’s Forecast Team is apparently buying into a Derrick Rose comeback; the panel selected Rose to finish third in the 2014-15 MVP vote.