Where in the world is Derrick Rose?
Before today’s Knicks-Pelicans game, Knicks guard Derrick Rose was nowhere to be found and there was no explanation for his absence.
Yahoo sports NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski reached out to several team officials and close friends of Rose and they have no idea where he is.
Sources: There are team officials, teammates and close associates unclear of reason for Derrick Rose's absence for Knicks-Pelicans at MSG.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 10, 2017
Sources: At tip-off, Knicks still hadn't been in contact with Derrick Rose. Unclear if they've reached him — or kept trying — during game.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 10, 2017
As you'd expect, sources say Rose was unhappy with fourth quarter benching on Friday in Milwaukee — but unclear if that's impacted absence.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 10, 2017
After the game, Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek acknowledged that the team had no knowledge of Rose’s whereabouts.
Update: Knicks center Joakim Noah claims he spoke with Rose and that he’s ok but didn’t say much more.
Joakim Noah tells reporters that he spoke to Derrick Rose after the game. Says "He's OK." Does not elaborate further.
— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) January 10, 2017