New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose will miss at least eight weeks after undergoing surgery Wednesday on his right ankle, the team said.
Rose had been out with what the team had said was ankle soreness. He last played Dec. 16, going scoreless in 12 minutes against the Houston Rockets.
Rose, 33, is averaging 12.0 points and 4.0 assists in 26 games this season for New York (14-17).
Also Wednesday, the Knicks said Nerlens Noel has been placed in the health and safety protocols and won't play Thursday against the Washington Wizards.