Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose suffered a left orbital fracture after being struck in the face by an elbow during a preseason practice session on Tuesday and faces surgery to repair the injured area.
Rose was taken to Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, where it was determined after an evaluation and testing by Bulls team physicians that surgery was necessary. The Bulls said the procedure will take place Wednesday.
The team indicated in a statement that there is no timetable yet for Rose’s return to the court.
Rose has endured a series of knee injuries the past few seasons.