The Detroit Pistons performed an MRI on star guard Derrick Rose on Monday after suffering an injury on Sunday in a game against the Sacramento Kings.
While the news wasn’t completely positive, it certainly could have been worse.
The Pistons announced on Tuesday that Rose is dealing with a grade two right ankle sprain, an injury that generally keeps players off of the court only for a few weeks’ time.
Rose has been one of the few bright spots for the Pistons this season, who find themselves mired in a miserable 20-42 season. Despite playoff buzz prior to the beginning of the season, the team has been unable to live up to expectations.
The 2011 NBA MVP has been a positive in the Motor City, undergoing a career rejuvenation that has re-established his position as one of the best point guards in the game of basketball. Rose is averaging 18.8 points and 5.6 assists per game on 46% shooting from the field.
Considering Rose’s previous injury woes and the Pistons’ status outside of the playoff conversation, the team will probably allow him to take his time coming back from the knee sprain.
Keep an eye out for an update in a couple of weeks when Detroit’s medical staff re-evaluates Rose’s knee injury.
