Jan 9 (Reuters) - New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose did not show up for Monday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Prior to the opening tipoff the Knicks said he was not with the team but provided no other information.
The New York Daily News reported that Rose was with the team at morning shoot-around but did not appear in the locker room for warmups.
The Knicks' Joakim Noah said he had spoke with Rose following the game, which they lost 110-96.
"I think it's a relief for all of us," Noah said.