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Derrick Rose sits on the bench next to Joakim Noah and Luol Deng.  (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Report: Derrick Rose Will Not Return This Season

Hidden behind the angst and anger surrounding Derrick Rose’s decision not to play thus far in the depleted Bulls’ playoff run was the hope that maybe No. 1 would suit up when the time was right to lead his team.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/06

Joakim Noah #13 of the Chicago Bulls reacts during the Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Brooklyn Nets. (Credit:  Nathaniel S. Butler, Getty)

Bulls Beat Nets 99-93 In Game 7; Advance To Play Heat

Joakim Noah had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Marco Belinelli also scored 24 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets 99-93 on Saturday night in Game 7 of their first-round series.

2013/05/04

Derrick Rose sits on the bench as the Bulls take on the Nets. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Rose Says He Is Unaware Of Criticism

Derrick Rose says that he is unaware of criticism of his decision to continue to sit on the sidelines, according to a report in the Chicago Tribune.

2013/05/04

Derrick Rose. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Wisch: Rose Is Right Where He Belongs – On The Bench

Nevertheless, with the Bulls a M*A*S*H unit – featuring calf pulls, plantar fasciitis, debilitating viruses and even spinal taps – many Chicagoans are indeed seeing a different kind of red as the team hobbles its way into tonight’s decisive Game 7 against the Nets in Brooklyn.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/04

Luol Deng

Deng Tweets He’s ‘Back In The ER’

Things keep getting worse for the depleted Bulls.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/03

Joakim Noah grabs Andray Blatche as Nate Robinson hits the floor. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Shepkowski: Shorthanded Bulls Not Looking For Excuses

Nate Robinson, who was battling the flu and seen vomiting on the Bulls bench finished with 18 points while playing 42 minutes. After a draining game for him, Robinson sat quietly at his locker before addressing the media:

“You just have got to muster up enough energy,” Robinson said, “no excuses”.

670 The Score–2013/05/03

Carlos Boozer #5 of the Chicago Bulls battles for a rebound against Reggie Evans #30 of the Brooklyn Nets in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2013 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nets Force Game 7 With 95-92 Win

Deron Williams, Brook Lopez and Joe Johnson each scored 17 points, and the Brooklyn Nets again avoided elimination, beating the short-handed Chicago Bulls 95-92 Thursday to tie their first-round series at 3.

2013/05/02

Kirk Hinrich drives against Deron Williams.  (Photo credit should read DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

Hinrich Out As Bulls Look To Finish Off Nets

With a 3-2 lead, the Bulls will try again to wrap it up when the series shifts back to the United Center on Thursday.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/02

Jason Collins.  (Photo by Roberto Serra/Iguana Press/Getty Images)

Westboro Baptist Church To Protest Thursday’s Bulls Game

When NBA center Jason Collins came out of the closet on Monday, the 34-year-old veteran received a flurry of criticism and support.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/01

Derrick Rose reacts with his teammates on the bench during Game 5. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Kerr: Rose ‘Owes It To His Teammates’ To Play

Derrick Rose has been medically cleared to play for over two months.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/30

Chicago Bulls Carlos Boozer (5) comes down witrh a rebound next to Brooklyn Nets Reggie Evans (30) during game five of their first round NBA playoff game April 29, 2013 at the Barclay Center in New York.  (DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

Nets Win 110-91, Cut Bulls’ Series Lead To 3-2

Brook Lopez had 28 points and 10 rebounds, Deron Williams added 23 points and 10 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets beat Chicago 110-91 on Monday night, cutting the Bulls’ lead to 3-2 in their first-round playoff series.

2013/04/29

Kirk Hinrich. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty

Hinrich Out For Game 5

After an MRI on his sore left calf following Game 4′s marathon finish, Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich has been ruled out for Game 5.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/29

Nate Robinson #2 of the Chicago Bulls rallies the crowd in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Brooklyn Nets during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on April 27, 2013 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Bulls Beat Nets 142-134 In 3OT, Take 3-1 Series Lead

Nate Robinson scored 34 points, and the Chicago Bulls wiped out a 14-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Brooklyn Nets 142-134 in triple overtime Saturday to take a 3-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.

2013/04/27

Taj Gibson

Video: Taj Gibson Dunks On Kris Humphries

These last few years haven’t been all too kind to Kris Humphries.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/26

Joakim Noah #13 of the Chicago Bulls rebounds against the Brooklyn Nets in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs at the United Center on April 25, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Bulls Take Series Lead Over Nets With 79-76 Win

The Bulls had no field goals and two foul shots in the final 5:46 of the game, but still managed to beat the Nets for the second time in the postseason. They will try to grab a 3-1 lead when the series resumes in a quick turnaround Saturday afternoon.

2013/04/25

Joakim Noah.  (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Noah: Feels Like I’m Running On Needles

Joakim Noah feels like he’s running on needles and Joe Johnson can probably sympathize.

670 The Score–2013/04/25

Derrick Rose sits on the bench alongside teammates Joakim Noah and Luol Deng. (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Wisch: Is Derrick Rose Really Losing His Chicago Fans?

Is Derrick Rose truly Public Enemy No. 1 among Chicago Bulls fans, or is he just Public Enemy Right Now?

670 The Score–2013/04/25

Joakim Noah #13 of the Chicago Bulls knocks the ball away from Nick Collison #4 of the Oklahoma City Thunder at the United Center on November 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Marc Gasol Wins NBA Defensive Player Of The Year; Noah Finishes 4th

rizzlies center Marc Gasol has won his first NBA Defensive Player of the Year award after anchoring the league’s stingiest defense.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/24

Mike Dunlap. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Bobcats Fire Coach Mike Dunlap After 1 Season

Mike Dunlap is one and done with the Charlotte Bobcats. The Bobcats fired Dunlap as coach Tuesday after a single season.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/23

Joakim Noah drives on Brook Lopez. (DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

Spiegel: Noah And The Bulls Remind Us Who They Are

Last night’s Game 2 in Brooklyn was just the kind of bounce back Jekyl follows Hyde game the Bulls have delivered all season long.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/23

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