Derrick Rose No-Shows For Game Vs. Pelicans, And Knicks Don't Know Why

UPDATE (11:35 p.m. ET): The New York Knicks have gotten in contact with Derrick Rose regarding the absence.

According to sources Rose told the team he had a family situation.

— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) January 10, 2017

ORIGINAL STORY: New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose was a late scratch from Monday night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans, and it appeared the team wasn’t entirely sure of the reason for his absence.

Sources: There are team officials, teammates and close associates unclear of reason for Derrick Rose's absence for Knicks-Pelicans at MSG.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 10, 2017

Sources: At tip-off, Knicks still hadn't been in contact with Derrick Rose. Unclear if they've reached him — or kept trying — during game.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 10, 2017

There is a very strong possibility that Rose’s no-show is linked to his reported unhappiness with being benched during the fourth quarter of Friday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Pelicans defeated the Knicks 110-96 on Monday, thanks to Anthony Davis’ 40-point performance. After the game, the Knicks still were unsure why their starting point guard was AWOL.

Hornacek on Derrick Rose: "Right now we don't have enough information to give you anything." #NYKvsNOP #Knicks

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 10, 2017

Joakim Noah tells reporters that he spoke to Derrick Rose after the game. Says "He's OK." Does not elaborate further.

— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) January 10, 2017

The Knicks reportedly were unable to reach Rose by phone and still are trying to decipher the reason for the absence as he was present at their morning shootaround, according to The Vertical. But there is a growing thought that Rose might have headed back home for an unknown reason.