Tom Thibodeau on if Kemba Walker could return with Derrick Rose out: No

Fred Katz: Tom Thibodeau on if there is any chance Kemba Walker ends up actually playing, given the Derrick Rose news: “I don’t think so, no.” Source: Twitter @FredKatz What’s the buzz on Twitter? Ian Begley @ IanBegley The procedure today on …

Fred Katz: Tom Thibodeau on if there is any chance Kemba Walker ends up actually playing, given the Derrick Rose news: “I don’t think so, no.”

Source: Twitter @FredKatz

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Ian Begley @IanBegley
The procedure today on Derrick Rose’s ankle was done after Rose felt discomfort following Thursday’s practice, Tom Thibodeau said. Thibodeau said it was done to clean up something in the area of Rose’s ankle that was originally operated on in December. No timetable available yet. – 6:15 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Tom Thibodeau on if there is any chance Kemba Walker ends up actually playing, given the Derrick Rose news:
“I don’t think so, no.” – 6:03 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Tom Thibodeau on Derrick Rose: “I don’t know if it was a surgery. It was something to clean up where they did the surgery.” – 5:49 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Another one falls. Knicks’ Derrick Rose to have minor ankle procedure
No timetable set for point guard’s return yet. newsday.com/sports/basketb…4:41 PM
Jordan Schultz @Schultz_Report
With Derrick Rose out, Deuce McBride has a major opportunity to showcase himself as the legit NBA combo guy he is… Just needs a shot from Thibs, because the tools are all there. #Knicks4:08 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Derrick Rose remains out indefinitely after the Knicks announce that the former MVP will undergo what the club termed a “minor procedure” on his right ankle today.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com3:59 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Knicks say Derrick Rose is having a minor procedure on his ankle today and no timetable for his return. Makes a play-in spot even less likely. – 3:56 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks’ Derrick Rose to have minor ankle procedure
No timetable set for point guard’s return yet. newsday.com/sports/basketb…3:54 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Knicks’ Derrick Rose to have procedure on troublesome ankle nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/25/kni…3:39 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
It’s gone from bad to pitiful as Derrick Rose’s #Knicks comeback squashed this weekend with another ankle surgery #NBA nypost.com/2022/02/25/der…3:34 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Derrick Rose injury update: Knicks guard to undergo another procedure on right ankle
cbssports.com/nba/news/derri…3:01 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Happy Post-All-Star Break: Derrick Rose’s long-anticipated #Knicks comeback squashed with another ankle surgery. Tank on. nypost.com/2022/02/25/der…2:56 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Derrick Rose underwent a procedure to clean up a lingering ankle injury in late December. The procedure was done w/intent to alleviate future issues. He was on track to return within the next few days. Wednesday was the 1st day he’d been cleared for contact. Now, another surgery. – 2:55 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
So does Kemba come back now? What a mess. – 2:46 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Derrick Rose will undergo a minor procedure on his right ankle today, per the Knicks. A timeline for his return has not yet been determined. – 2:46 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
The Knicks are now down Derrick Rose and Kemba Walker, who is shut down for the season.
Tom Thibodeau has turned to Alec Burks at the point, but he can’t play 48 minutes (I think). Maybe this means Immanuel Quickley getting legitimate time at PG. – 2:38 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Derrick Rose will have a minor procedure on his right ankle today, the Knicks announced. There’s no timetable for him to come back and play. He had right ankle surgery Dec. 22 and hasn’t played since Dec. 16. – 2:35 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Knicks said that Derrick Rose will have what they described as “a minor procedure” on his right ankle today. Knicks said it remains unclear when Rose will return – 2:35 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
“Hey Kemba, it’s coach… ummm hey buddy we were just kidding about that the whole ‘rest you for the rest of the season’ thing … see you at MSG tonight, okay?” – 2:33 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Derrick Rose will undergo a minor procedure on his right ankle, Knicks say. Rose just returned to contact practice this week after undergoing ankle surgery in December. – 2:32 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Derrick Rose is out again – maybe for the duration. After yesterday’s practice, he was to visit a doctor, a source said. And he will need another procedure after the bone spur. – 2:31 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Wow – Knicks announce Derrick Rose will undergo a minor procedure on his right ankle today. A timeline for his return has not yet been set. – 2:31 PM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
Knicks guard Derrick Rose will undergo a minor procedure on his right ankle on Friday, per team. No timeline for his return. – 2:31 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks say Derrick Rose will undergo a minor procedure on his right ankle today. A timeline for his return has not yet been set. – 2:30 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
Knicks guard Derrick Rose will undergo a minor procedure on his right ankle today, the team says. No return timetable set yet. – 2:30 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Knicks say Derrick Rose will undergo a minor procedure on his right ankle today. A timeline for his return has not yet been set. – 2:30 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Knicks say Derrick Rose will undergo a minor procedure on his right ankle today. A timeline for his return has not yet been set. – 2:30 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Knicks say Derrick Rose will undergo a minor procedure on his right ankle. – 2:30 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
While teams are interested, Kemba Walker reportedly has no interest in Knicks buyout nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/25/whi…1:47 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
No change for the Knicks in the NBA’s latest injury report: Derrick Rose (right ankle) is doubtful, Nerlens Noel (foot) and RJ Barrett (ankle) are questionable for tonight’s game vs. MIA. – 10:48 AM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Who are the NBA’s most marketable players? @ActionNetworkHQ analyzed 20 metrics to come up with an overall “Influence Score” for each player. The leaders:
1. LeBron James, 14.18
2. Steph Curry, 10.67
3. Derrick Rose, 9.29 😳
Check out the top-20 players: basketballnews.com/stories/new-st…10:37 AM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Your Knicks injury report for tonight against the Heat:
• RJ Barrett (ankle) — Questionable
• Nerlens Noel (foot) — Questionable
• Derrick Rose (ankle) — Doubtful
• Kemba Walker (not with team) — OUT – 10:19 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks hope to have Derrick Rose, RJ Barrett back on Friday night against Heat newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday10:12 AM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
“We missed him a lot obviously”: Derrick Rose has chance to be #Knicks‘ savior on verge of return nypost.com/2022/02/24/der…7:44 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Derrick Rose has a chance to be the #Knicks savior as will return sometime this weekend #NBA nypost.com/2022/02/24/der…7:19 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Knicks injury report for Friday vs. Heat:
RJ Barrett, Questionable, Left Ankle; sprained
Nerlens Noel, Questionable, Left Foot; sore
Derrick Rose, Doubtful, Right Ankle; surgery
Luka Samanic, Out, G League
Kemba Walker, Out, Not With Team
(Heat report not out yet.) – 3:32 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
However you view Kemba Walker’s Knicks tenure, you should know he played through significant discomfort & gave NY everything he had: pic.twitter.com/ur4jxwOMSQ11:26 AM

Steve Popper @StevePopper
Experiment over – Kemba Walker will miss the rest of the Knicks’ season. Notes in here, too, Barrett on the timing of his injured ankle; Thibodeau on rumors of his job security newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday8:45 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Knicks seem committed to pursuing play-in spot post All Star break; NYK didn’t aggressively pursue trade options on Kemba Walker ahead of deadline. More here: on.sny.tv/wPz55g78:15 AM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
The Knicks have shut down Kemba Walker for the season. Thoughts here: https://t.co/pw7r3ArKiu pic.twitter.com/EgnEJVy1zI7:15 AM

Steve Popper @StevePopper
Kemba Walker, after celebrated homecoming, shuts down for the season, likely playing his last for the Knicks newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday7:12 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
The first domino? Kemba Walker shutting down for the rest of the Knicks’ season newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday10:17 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
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youtu.be/cw32Hzy2T4Q8:32 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Thibs after Kemba leaves team and solidifies disappointing homecoming:
“We knew there was risk involved. We thought it was worth it. There were some good moments. If he’s healthy, he’s good. So, that’s about it.”
nydailynews.com/sports/basketb…8:15 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kemba Walker to be sidelined for remainder of Knicks season nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/23/kem…5:43 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Various ways Tom Thibodeau could go with the open starting point guard spot. Does he place Alec Burks back into the first unit, like he did when he benched Kemba back in the fall? Does Derrick Rose finally start? Is it Quickley? Does this clear any minutes for Miles McBride? – 5:26 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Thought it would end in a buyout but Kemba Walker’s decision to shut it down this season is still beginning of end. Thibodeau was angling to remove him from rotation once Derrick Rose returned. – 5:23 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Kemba Walker will miss the rest of the Knicks’ season, shutting it down after a roller-coaster season — with too many long downhill runs. newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday5:09 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
As I wrote earlier today:
The Kemba experience was a worthwhile experiment, but it has failed.
It’s time to let Deuce loose tommybeer.substack.com/p/thibs-claims…5:08 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
As noted earlier this week, Knicks’ root problem is having a bunch of players of roughly equal ability and no stars. But Kemba move at least creates daylight for more Quickley/McBride development minutes and makes it 12% funnier when Thibs DNPs Reddish.
theathletic.com/3141044/2022/0…5:05 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Knicks’ team president Leon Rose says club supports Kemba Walker’s decision to shut himself down for the rest of the season. Rose’s full statement: pic.twitter.com/r9Xtvi0x0I5:05 PM

Fred Katz @FredKatz
Prepared statement in full from Knicks president Leon Rose on Kemba Walker: “We fully support Kemba’s decision to shut it down for the remainder of the season and to use this time to prepre for next season. His long-term success on the court remains our priority.” – 5:04 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Sad it didn’t work out for Kemba & the Knicks. He seemed so happy to be playing back in his hometown. #FreeHim5:00 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Knicks record this season:
16-21 (.432) with Kemba Walker
9-13 (.409) without Kemba Walker pic.twitter.com/0cYLdoRrCb4:51 PM

Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks’ Kemba Walker will shut down for the remainder of the season, Newsday has learned:
newsday.com/sports/basketb…4:51 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: The New York Knicks and guard Kemba Walker have agreed that the four-time All-Star will be sidelined for the remainder of the team’s season. Story: es.pn/3BKAx564:49 PM

More on this storyline

With still a couple of months remaining in the regular season, however, there have been rumors of a potential buyout for Walker. Several other teams have apparently shown interest in adding the former All-Star to their lineup as they look to give Kemba a fresh start. ESPN’s senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, however, has quickly doused some ice-cold water on that prospect: “There are a number of teams who would love to have Kemba Walker in a buyout,” Woj said on Thursday’s episode of NBA Today. “That’s not gonna happen. He’s not interested in that with New York.” -via Clutch Points / February 25, 2022
Ian Begley: Tom Thibodeau says he’s not sure if Kemba Walker will be around the team moving forward. He said those conversations were between management and Walker. Walker was not at practice today. -via Twitter @IanBegley / February 23, 2022