>>Rose Fined For Criticizing Officiating
(New York, NY) -- Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose has been fined $25-thousand for publicly criticizing NBA officials. The fine resulted from comments Rose made to the media following the Bulls' 104-99 win over the Knicks on Monday. Referring to a lack of foul calls, Rose went to the free-throw line just nine times after taking 29 shots. The reigning league MVP said, "I have to be the only superstar in the league who's going through what I'm going though. But I can't say too much about it."
>> Rose Involved In Minor Accident
Bulls star Derrick Rose was involved in a minor car accident in Chicago.
Illinois State Police say Rose was headed south on the Kennedy Expressway at Ogden Avenue late Tuesday afternoon when his 2011 Bentley was struck from behind by a 2002 Saturn.
The Bulls say Rose was not injured. Police cited the driver of the Saturn, Charles Tratwein, for failing to reduce speed to avoid a crash.
The accident occurred on the same day Rose was fined $25,000 by the NBA for criticizing the officiating.
>>Bulls Exploring Gasol Possibility
(Chicago, IL) -- The Chicago Bulls may be turning to Pau Gasol [[ Pow gah-SAUL ]] for some front-court help. ESPN.com reports the Bulls are exploring trade options with the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of today's 3 p.m. Eastern deadline. Chicago has long coveted Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, but Howard has shown little interest in a trade to the Bulls. However, the Lakers may not have interest in what Chicago could offer in return for Gasol, which would reportedly start with forward Carlos Boozer. According to the report, the Bulls may have to involve a third team.
>>Bulls Host Heat
(Chicago, IL) -- The Chicago Bulls continue a six-game homestand this evening against the Miami Heat at the United Center. The Bulls have won 10 of their last 11 games to improve to 35-and-9 on the season. They beat the New York Knicks, 104-99, on Monday. Chicago hosts Portland on Friday and wraps up the homestay on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers.
NBA
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Indiana Pacers 92, Portland Trail Blazers 75
Orlando Magic 104, Miami Heat 98 (OT)
Toronto Raptors 96, Cleveland Cavaliers 88
Houston Rockets 104, Oklahoma City Thunder 103
Los Angeles Lakers 116, Memphis Grizzlies 111 (2OT)
Dallas Mavericks 107, Washington Wizards 98
Denver Nuggets 118, Atlanta Hawks 117 (OT)
Golden State Warriors 115, Sacramento Kings 89
