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Derrick Rose away from Cavs, evaluating future in NBA

November 24, 2017

CLEVELAND — Cavaliers guard Derrick Rose has left the team and is seriously re-evaluating his future in the NBA, league sources told ESPN.

Rose has been non-communicative to multiple people close to him inside and outside of the Cavaliers in recent days, league sources said, and there is growing uncertainty about whether he will return to the team.

Rose has missed 11 of the Cavs’ 18 games this season, including the last seven straight because of a sprained left ankle. Sources said his increasing frustration with injuries is causing him to consider his desire to continue playing in the league.

One team source told ESPN of Rose: “He’s tired of being hurt and it’s taking a toll on him mentally.”

 

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