Derrick Rose's injury threatens to unravel Bulls

There are different surgical procedures available to Derrick Rose, but there could be long-term consequences for the short-term solution of snipping his meniscus. A full repair could mean six months until he's back on the court.

Whatever choice Rose makes now, make no mistake: The uncertainty surrounding this franchise's combustible mix of management, coach and players threatens to further destabilize now.

Several players, including Rose, have fully lined up with coach Tom Thibodeau in his never-ending battle with the front office. Thibodeau doesn't want to lose Luol Deng to free agency, but management seems determined to choose the younger Jimmy Butler's contract extension over Deng for the future.