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Derrick Rose suffers orbital fracture, will have surgery

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose suffered a left orbital fracture during the team's first practice of the season on Tuesday.

Derrick Rose will have surgery on Wednesday. (AP)
Derrick Rose will have surgery on Wednesday. (AP)

A timetable for Rose's return will be determined after the surgery, which is scheduled for Wednesday, the Bulls said.

Rose was struck in the face by an elbow during practice and taken by the Bulls' medical staff to Rush University Medical Center in Chicago for tests, which revealed the need for surgery.

Rose has been limited to 100 of a possible 328 games the past four seasons because of injuries. The 2011 NBA Most Valuable Player averaged 17.7 points and 4.9 assists for the Bulls last season.

Chicago could turn to Kirk Hinrich, Aaron Brooks or E'Twaun Moore while Rose is sidelined.