Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg says star Derrick Rose may be cleared for practice this week. Rose has been sidelined since fracturing his left orbital in the first practice of training camp last month. Hoiberg hopes to have Rose back by Thursday.
The Bulls suffered a 123-115 loss to the Pelicans in preseason play at the United Center. Bobby Portis netted 20 points off the bench for Chicago, which dropped to 2-and-2 in exhibition play. The Bulls will host the Pistons tomorrow nigh