The Bulls confirmed the procedure was a success and added the three-time NBA All-Star will be able to resume basketball activities around mid-October.
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Rose, 26, suffered a left orbital fracture Tuesday when he was struck in the face by an elbow during the team’s first training camp practice.
“He’s still in great spirits, and again, it’s not a structural injury,” said Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg. “When he comes back ready to go he should be able to go right back into it 100 percent — which, if you have something going on with one of your other body parts, it’s going to be you gradually get back.”
