Derrick Rose and Two Other Timberwolves’ Players out for the Rest of the Season

Minnesota Timberwolves have officially given up on the dream to make the playoffs this season. The team announced on Thursday that their guards Derrick Rose and Jeff Teague, as well as forward Robert Covington, will be out for the rest of the season.

Rose missed Minnesota’s last four games due to soreness in his right elbow. Now, the MRI scan revealed some chip fracture in the elbow, so the team decided not to risk more serious injury. The 30-year-old former MVP has been enjoying a great season so far, averaging 18.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game.

In addition, Teague has been dealing with a left foot injury that caused him to miss games on multiple occasions this season. He was averaging 12.1 points and 8.2 assists per game before being shut down for the season.

Covington, who joined Minnesota in November as part of Jimmy Butler trade, managed to play 22 games with Timberwolves before being sidelined with a bone bruise in his knee. He was averaging 14.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.3 steals per game.

Minnesota Timberwolves currently find themselves 10th in the Western Conference with a 32-40 record and are on a five-game losing streak.