Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose has been plagued by injuries over the past few seasons, and he's set to go under the knife again after suffering an orbital fracture in practice Tuesday.
The team released an official statement that confirmed the injury and provided an update on his status:
Bulls Guard Derrick Rose was struck in the face by an elbow during today’s practice. He was taken by the Bulls medical staff to Rush University Medical Center for testing and evaluation which determined he sustained a left orbital fracture. After consultation with several specialists, it has been determined that he will require a surgical procedure, which will take place tomorrow at Rush.