Chicago’s Derrick Rose takes rookie honors after leading Bulls to playoffs

NORTHBROOK, Ill. — Derrick Rose, who led his hometown Bulls to the playoffs and restored hope to a franchise in disarray, was the runaway pick as the NBA’s rookie of the year. Rose became the third Bulls player to win the award Wednesday, joining Michael Jordan and Elton Brand.

Chicago’s Derrick Rose takes rookie honors after leading Bulls to playoffs

NORTHBROOK, Ill. — Derrick Rose, who led his hometown Bulls to the playoffs and restored hope to a franchise in disarray, was the runaway pick as the NBA’s rookie of the year.

People familiar with award: Chicago’s Rose takes rookie honors after leading Bulls to playoffs

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Derrick Rose, who led his hometown Bulls to the playoffs and restored hope to a franchise in disarray, is the NBA’s rookie of the year.