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Rose shooting, going ‘step by step’

Derrick Rose joined the Bulls on the six-game, ice show road trip and shot around after Friday’s practice in New Orleans.

“He can shoot,” coach Tom Thibodeau said, according to espn.com. “He’s doing some jogging on a treadmill. He’s coming along. Still got to be patient; just go step by step. Nothing close to practicing.”

Rose had surgery to repair torn meniscus cartilage in his right knee on Nov. 25. The Bulls immediately declared him out for the season. Rose later said he’d come back late this season if he’s healthy enough.

“I don’t want to jump to any conclusions,” Thibodeau added. “We’re going step by step. When he handles the next phase, then we’ll move him on to the next one. Just make sure he’s completely healthy, that’s all we’re thinking about.”

Friday’s practice was the first for the Bulls since Jan. 9. It was also the first time they’ve had two days off in a row since then.

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