NBA Note - Cleveland Cavaliers Rose, Derrick

Nov 25, 2017 - 9:30 AM G Derrick Rose left the team to deal with a "personal matter." According to ESPN, Rose, 29, stepped away to consider his NBA future because of recurring injuries. Rose has played in just seven games this season because of complications from a sprained left ankle suffered Oct. 20. The Cavs didn't deny the report, but coach Tyronn Lue said he expected Rose to rejoin the team at some point. Rose, the NBA MVP in 2011, signed a one-year, $2.1 million contract with the Cavs in July. Lue said he texted Rose to tell him there was a still a place for him on the team. He's been gone since at least Wednesday.