Derrick Rose Plans To Return To Memphis Next Season
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Derrick Rose (groin, back) is planning to be back on the court with the team next season. The former MVP signed a two-year deal with the Grizzlies last summer and appears to have no plans of retiring despite another injury-riddled season. Rose, who will turn 36 in early October, played his final game of the campaign on Feb. 28 and ended up featuring just 24 times for the Grizzlies. He averaged 8.0 points and 3.3 assists in 16.6 minutes as a bench piece. He will likely be used even more sparingly next season, with a number of younger players on the rise in Memphis.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose (groin) hasn't appeared in a game since February 28 and it looks as though he won't be returning for the rest of the season. According to Damichael Cole, since there are only two weeks remaining in the season and the Grizzlies are already eliminated from playoff contention, Rose is unlikely to take the court again this year. Since he's missed a lot of time, this won't affect that much of the rotation, and a lot of the younger players that have been seeing time will continue to do so. Desmond Bane, Scottie Pippen Jr., and Jake LaRavia should all continue to get more opportunities for the rest of this season.
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Derrick Rose (groin) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Wednesday versus Philadelphia and won't be back in the lineup any time soon after the team announced that the former MVP will be re-evaluated in three weeks. Rose has been diagnosed with right osteitis pubis. The injury-prone guard has made only 24 appearances this season, so his absence won't be anything new for the team. The Grizzlies backcourt has been decimated by injuries, leaving Luke Kennard and Vince Williams Jr. in charge of the offense. Kennard also tends to be out of the lineup quite often, so it's possible another name pops up back there as we enter the final few weeks of the 2023-24 regular season.
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Derrick Rose (back) will sit out a third consecutive game on Monday versus the Nets. The veteran is nursing a lower back problem. With another backcourt option unavailable, the Grizzlies have turned to Jordan Goodwin, who has logged 30-plus minutes in three consecutive games. It's been a struggle for him, as Goodwin's shots don't tend to drop, but he's done well as a playmaker and boasts multiple steals from each of the last three games. Goodwin's work as a starter in Memphis also includes 5.8 rebounds per game.
Derrick Rose Sidelined On Friday Against Trail Blazers
Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose (back) has been ruled out of the Friday night matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers due to back soreness. The veteran point guard has only appeared in 24 games so far this year and hasn't seen consistent minutes when he is available. He was able to play in the last three games but didn't see any more than 15 minutes despite the team suffering tons of injuries to all of their core players. Jordan Goodwin and Vince Williams Jr. are both good streaming options as they should remain in the starting lineup. They will likely see big minutes since there aren't any other options that are healthy right now.
Derrick Rose Limited To Six Minutes Due To Sore Back
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Derrick Rose left Wednesday's contest against Minnesota early due to back soreness, logging only six minutes. Facing one of his former teams, Rose tallied two points and an assist coming off the bench. Rose will now get to rest his back for a day before Memphis starts a back-to-back on Friday versus Portland. It looks certain he will sit out at least one of the contests, and it wouldn't be surprising at all to see the Grizzlies finish the week without Rose. Memphis' most recent backcourt injuries have made Jordan Goodwin a guy to monitor. He struggled to score against the Timberwolves but had eight rebounds and eight assists with two steals in 31 minutes.
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Derrick Rose (ankle) is doubtful to play Monday versus New Orleans. The veteran is troubled by ankle soreness and looks like he will be forced to take some time off again. Rose has played only four times in 2024 and 20 times in total across the season. With Memphis' backcourt thin already, we should see Vince Williams Jr. continue to lead the way, with the likes of Jacob Gilyard and Scotty Pippen Jr. in a supporting role. Interestingly, Pippen Jr. has been sitting out the most recent games Rose has played while having a prominent role in the matchups the former MVP has missed. He could be a very interesting DFS option for Monday's busy slate.
Derrick Rose Questionable To Face Knicks On Tuesday
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Derrick Rose (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Knicks. The former MVP returned from a 15-game absence on Friday versus Sacramento but was sidelined again when Memphis faced Boston on Sunday. Overall, Rose has featured just three times since Dec. 15, playing only a small role in the rotation. The veteran is one of several guards with health problems in Memphis, which has resulted in Jacob Gilyard, Scotty Pippen Jr., and Luke Kennard taking over the Grizzlies backcourt. The trio looks set for a healthy amount of minutes again on Tuesday.
Luke Kennard, Derrick Rose Expected To Play On Friday
Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (knee) and Derrick Rose (hamstring) are expected to suit up for Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Kennard will make his way back to the court after a three-game absence. Rose is available for the third time since the middle of December. Both players are going to play on a minutes restriction during Friday's game. Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jacob Gilyard figure to have decreased roles with Kennard and Rose back in the picture. However, the Grizzlies are banged up enough that Pippen should still have a significant role in the rotation. Fantasy managers should be cautious about putting Kennard or Rose in their lineups with them being limited on Friday.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Derrick Rose (hamstring) remains out on Tuesday versus the Dallas Mavericks. He has missed Memphis' previous three games because of a left hamstring strain, and he'll likely miss more time moving ahead. The oft-injured 35-year-old has averaged 8.4 points and 3.4 assists in 17 games this season, so he's not rostered in many fantasy leagues. However, with Ja Morant (shoulder) done for the year, Rose could see more minutes once he's fully healthy, meaning he's worth keeping an eye on from those in deeper formats.
