It was reported earlier that Chicago Bulls star point guard Derrick Rose was going to attempt to play against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night, despite dealing with a case of turf toe. Derrick Rose will likely miss the matchup with the Wizards however, according to a recent report by K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune.
DRose vowed to play on his turf toe but it worsened overnight. He's likely out vs. Wizards. #Bulls
— K.C Johnson (@KCJHoop) January 11, 2012
Source said DRose is wearing walking boot on left foot. #Bulls calling Rose day-to-day.
— K.C Johnson (@KCJHoop) January 11, 2012
To replace Rose, the Bulls have signed veteran guard Mike James. James had played just two games in the D-League before being called up and spent the last two seasons playing in China and Turkey.
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