Derrick Rose Out vs. Trail Blazers with Foot Injury

New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose is battling a foot injury that will keep him out for Thursday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. 

Per the Knicks PR staff on Twitter, Rose is officially listed as unavailable with a sore right foot. 

The Knicks acquired Rose in a blockbuster trade with the Chicago Bulls last June, hoping he could turn back the clock to the days when he was one of the NBA's top players. While he's enjoyed some strong stretches, he's nowhere near the same level he was at during his 2010-11 MVP campaign.

This season has been a struggle for Rose when he's on the floor, though his 17.8 points per game is his highest total since 2011-12. His advanced metrics, including a minus-0.1 value over replacement player on Basketball-Reference.com, indicates how badly he's performed overall. 

Though the Memphis product is just 28 years old, those days of upper-echelon play are likely a thing of the past because of his extensive injury history. He's been able to avoid major setbacks in recent years, but Rose hasn't showcased the same explosiveness he did at his peak.

Most recently, Rose missed four games while recovering from an ankle injury. He's also missed time this season with back spasms.

If Rose is forced back to the sideline, Chasson Randle will likely slide into the starting lineup with Ron Baker also in line for more minutes.

Injury setbacks are a consistent part of the story for Rose. He's no longer a durable asset who will miss only a few games per year, as was the case through his first three seasons in the league, and has been a hindrance for the Knicks on the court when he's been able to play.