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Derrick Rose Injury Update: Bulls Guard Out 8-12 Months After ACL Surgery

At the Chicago Bulls press conference on Tuesday afternoon, the team physician, Dr. Brian Cole, updated the timeline for PG Derrick Rose's return from ACL surgery. Despite earlier reports of a 6-9 month recovery, it appears the Bulls' star will be out for as much as year:

Rose injured his knee in a non-contact hop step during the 2012 NBA Playoffs. Cole did say Rose did not tear his MCL, making the pre-rehabilitation go more easily. But for Bulls fans, that is little consolation given their point guard will most likely most of the 2012-13 NBA Season.

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