Derrick Rose (knee) is expected to be cleared for contact next week, KC Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Rose (knee) is expected to be cleared for contact next week, KC Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Rose did not scrimmage at Friday's practice, but he did non-contact work and is progressing as expected in his recovery from a torn meniscus. The Bulls hope to get Rose back for a handful of games before the playoffs, and at this point that looks like a realistic hope.