Derrick Rose to rejoin the Cavaliers

CLEVELAND– Derrick Rose isn’t done with the game of basketball just yet.

On Monday morning the Cavaliers announced via press release that Rose will resume treatment to his left ankle at Cleveland Clinic Courts. Rose initially injured the ankle in the second game of the year against the Milwaukee Bucks, and it continued to give him problems once he returned to play. After struggling through five games, the Cavs shut him down on Nov. 9 and he has not played since.

The mental toll the injury took on the former league MVP (who has seen his fair share of significant injuries throughout his career) caused him to leave the team on Nov. 22. Since then, he has been debating whether or not he wanted to return to the Cavaliers this year, or even continue his NBA career.

While there is no set timeline for his return to game action, the Cavs will update Rose’s status as he progresses with his rehab.

“This has been a very challenging and difficult time for Derrick,” general manager Koby Altman said. “We will continue to provide him with support and have patience as he re-joins his teammates and works his way back on to the court.”

Rose has only played in seven of the Cavs’ 23 games this season, averaging 14.3 points and 1.7 assists per game. In his absence, Cleveland has gone on an 11-game win streak.

The Cavs take on Rose’s former team, the Chicago Bulls, tonight at 8 p.m.