Rose has sprained ankle, to be re-evaluated in 2 weeks
DETROIT (AP) - Pistons guard Derrick Rose has a sprained right ankle and is expected to be re-evaluated in two weeks.
The team announced Tuesday that Rose had an MRI that confirmed a grade two sprain. The 31-year-old Rose is averaging 18.1 points per game this season, his highest output since 2011-12.
Rose was injured in the first quarter of a loss at Sacramento on Sunday. The Pistons host Oklahoma City on Wednesday night.
Detroit also has signed forward/center Donta Hall to a second 10-day contract. In three games with the Pistons, Hall has averaged 1.7 points.
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