As the city of Chicago reels from the latest Derrick Rose knee injury, the Bulls are said to be negotiating with fan-favorite Nate Robinson about a possible return.
A date has yet to be set for surgery to repair a torn meniscus in Rose’s right knee.
Talks between the free agent Robinson and Chicago are reportedly exploratory at the moment; he spent the past two seasons with the Denver Nuggets and was bought out following a trade to the Boston Celtics.
Per RealGM:
Discussions have yet to advance, but the Bulls were made aware Tuesday night that Robinson has a strong desire to sign with the franchise. Robinson is a natural fit for the roster, familiar with its core players and coaching staff.
Chicago has entered planning mode, with some hope that Derrick Rose can still return this season from a torn meniscus in his right knee. Even if Rose misses a possible minimum of four weeks, there’s belief the Bulls could hold firm on their current 14-man roster.
Robinson had the most complete and dynamic campaign of his 10-year NBA career as a reserve guard for the Bulls in 2012-13, averaging 13.1 points and 4.4 assists in all 82 regular season games. The 30-year-old had helped lead the Bulls to a Eastern Conference semifinal behind three 20-plus point performances in the 2013 postseason.
