Derrick Rose Jokes With Reporters Following Friday's Loss, Says He's Fine

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Chicago Bulls fans feared the worst on Friday when oft-injured superstar Derrick Rose rolled his left ankle in the second quarter of the team's home loss in overtime to the Cleveland Cavs.

The Bulls' official Twitter listed his left ankle as sprained. However, per Nick Friedell of ESPN Chicago, Rose says he's going to be fine:

Rose joking with reporters. Says he's all right.

— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) November 1, 2014

Rose says x rays were negative. Says he's fine. Just an ankle sprain. — Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) November 1, 2014

Rose, knowing how freaked out Bulls fans were seeing him on the sideline due to another injury, also sent a message to his fans in the Windy City:

Rose's message to city of Chicago. "Don't worry. Just an ankle sprain"

— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) November 1, 2014

No official word has been give on how much time Rose could miss due to the sprain. The Chicago Bulls' next game is on Saturday at the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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