Chicago Bulls: 5 Early Takeaways From Training Camp

Apr 25, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) and guard Derrick Rose (1) and center Joakim Noah (13) walks off the court after the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Bulls 92-90 in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 12, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

Another season, another injury for Rose

After tearing his ACL in the opening game of the 2012 playoffs, Derrick Rose has not had much luck with regards to staying healthy. And this year is proving to be no exception.

During the very first practice under the new coaching regime, Rose sustained a left orbital fracture after he was elbowed in the face. Needless to say, this is not the ideal way to begin training camp when considering the team will be without Mike Dunleavy for at least two months.

The good news is this injury is not as a severe as the previous ones that kept the Bulls guard sidelined for significant periods of time, and he is expected to resume basketball activities in two weeks. Even more important, Rose should be able to play when opening night rolls around.

Hoiberg said Opening Night hasn't been ruled out for Rose. No structural damage so once bone is healed, should be good to go.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) September 30, 2015

The downside in this scenario is Rose will miss all of training camp and will not have an opportunity to learn Hoiberg’s new system until he returns to the court. This is a somewhat ominous sign for a player that mentioned he is already looking ahead to free agency during the team’s media day.

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