Masking Rose and Having Hannah

Derrick Rose has reason to smile after Wednesday's successful surgery on his left orbital fracture.  The consensus is he could resume basketball activities in two weeks.  That would give him three preseason games to knock some of the rust off and a decent amount of time before the Oct. 27 opener with Cleveland.  Upon returning to the court, he'll be fitted for a protective mask.

Fred Hoiberg said Thursday Rose is very sensitive to light, so the doctors want him to perform absolutely zero physical activity while he recovers.  What's more, he won't leave his home until Friday's follow-up appointment.  It's a matter of letting his sight heal and preserving the eye.

It's fitting how Rose, consistently banged up, will finally have a symbol on the court of everything he's been through.  Sure, his protective knee gear is there, but he never needed to cover his face for an injury until now.  It will be interesting to see him with another new look, albeit temporarily, to go with that new hairstyle his son inspired.  Oh yes, that hair will look marvelous on game nights.

Thursday also saw the Bulls add one more name to the training camp roster:  Stefhon Hannah.  The 30-year-old Hyde Park graduate played college ball at Missouri and has played in various leagues since then.  Last year, he spent time in the D-League with Grand Rapids and Reno.  Over 22 games, his averages were as follows:  5.9 points, 2.1 assists, 1.05 steals and 16.6 minutes.

If he makes the roster, he will replace Nazr Moahammed as the hometown bench player.  His resume isn't very exciting, but he has as good a chance to make it as the others the Bulls have signed in the past week.  Imagine being a journeyman for so long and finally getting your shot in the NBA, with your hometown team no less.  This feel-good narrative has played out in people's heads before, but let's see it before our eyes now.