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Fri, Jan 2nd 2009, 12:25

Rose reclaims Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month honors

The Chicago Bulls’ Derrick Rose and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook today were named the Eastern and Western Conference T-Mobile Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in December.

Rose ranked second among rookies in scoring for the month of December (16.3 ppg), first in assists (6.2 apg) and second in minutes (37.3 mpg). The first-year guard led the Bulls in assists in 12 of their 15 games for the month and tallied double-figure scoring efforts in all but one contest. Rose became just the fifth rookie in Bulls history (joining Kirk Hinrich, Michael Jordan, Reggie Theus and Jay Williams) to record a 20-point, 13-assist game when he accomplished the feat on Dec. 29 at New Jersey.

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Fri, Jan 2nd 2009, 12:07

Derrick Rose signing this Monday

Derrick Rose will be appearing at a public signing at Dean’s Dugout in Naperville this Monday, January 5th, from 6:30 to 7:30. For more info, tickets, and pricing, visit Deansdugoutonline.com .

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Fri, Dec 26th 2008, 12:39

Derrick Rose's play draws comparisons with Dwyane Wade

The spotlight and story lines might focus on Derrick Rose versus Michael Beasley come Friday in Miami, the first two picks in last June’s NBA draft facing each other for the first time in a regular-season game with a national TV audience watching.

The more fitting comparison, however, is between Rose and Dwyane Wade, two Chicago-area kids whose games — even with Rose merely a rookie — already are similar.

Wade, a former NBA Finals most valuable player, knows it.

“Derrick Rose has taken the league by storm with his athletic ability,” Wade told Miami reporters Wednesday. “He’s one of the best penetrators and finishers that the league has already. And he’s going to keep coming at us.

“I think he’s a little more…

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Sun, Dec 21st 2008, 21:51

Utah's D-Will gushes over Rose's play

Jazz point Deron Williams, who sprained his left ankle when landing on the foot of Bulls rookie Derrick Rose in the preseason, had nothing but praise for the 2008 NBA Draft’s No. 1 selection after he scored 24 points on 10-of-17 shooting in Chicago’s 106-98 win Saturday night.

“He’s been doing it all season,” Williams said when asked about Rose taking over the game. “He’s a great player. You know, he’s not playing like a rookie. I don’t think he’s a rookie any more. He’s one of the best point guards in this league, and he definitely took over. Did in Salt Lake, did it today.”

Rose, who helped lift Chicago to a one-point win in Utah late last month, has equal…

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Tue, Dec 16th 2008, 11:45

Early bloomer: Rose already a quiet leader for young Bulls

From the luxury suites at United Center, Vice President-elect Joe Biden and soon-to-be presidential adviser David Axelrod drew a standing ovation when introduced to the sellout crowd as the Chicago Bulls defeated the New York Knicks last week.

President-elect Barack Obama and his transition team are the top celebrities in the Windy City this winter, but there’s another No. 1 from the South Side who has captivated the city with promise for the future.

Derrick Rose, the first pick overall in this year’s NBA draft and No. 1 on your scorecard, has delivered on every promise in his transition from Simeon Career Academy two years ago to commander-in-chief of the Bulls’ offense at point guard.

“He has that LeBron James-type air about himself,...

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