May 6, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose (center) looks on from the bench during the second half against the Miami Heat in game one of the second round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. The Bulls won 93-86. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

After word broke yesterday, before the Chicago Bulls shocked the Miami Heat in game one, that Derrick Rose was still mulling the possibility of a return during the series, now “word out of Chicago” is that Rose will be in uniform for game three on Friday, per Alex Kennedy of HOOPSWORLD.

This really feels like a non-story, since even Kennedy is skeptical that Rose would actually play, even if he suited up, but it is encouraging, I guess. But for now, the story should be on the court, where the Bulls continue to overcome all manner of injuries and lead the Heat 1-0. Game two is tomorrow night in Miami.

Feb 4, 2013; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks point guard Iman Shumpert (21) during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden. Knicks won 99-85. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

The Suns already have been linked to Josh Smith, and they remain the single most logical landing spot for Richard Hamilton, when the Chicago Bulls finally get around to trading him. They are not good, despite possessing a number of solid veteran players, and have the single worst wing rotation ever, with Jared Dudley representing their only decent wing player. Naturally, that’s who they’d send to New York for Shumpert, according to Woj.

Woj is very clear that the Knicks are not interested in trading Shumpert, so it’s not really clear why he’s bothered reporting it. Also, Dudley makes about $3 million more this season than Shumpert does, which makes the trade a non-starter unless the Suns take on significant other salary as well. Marcus Camby would make sense, money-wise, but his three year deal may be a bit much for the Suns’ taste.

Feb. 4, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Charlotte Bobcats shooting guard Ben Gordon (8) shoots over Miami Heat shooting guard Ray Allen (34) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

In other news, multiple outlets have reported that former Bull Ben Gordon could be on the move again. After the Charlotte Bobcats acquired him over the summer, word is that the Brooklyn Nets want him to fill the role he excelled in with the Bulls as their main scorer off the bench. The Bobcats would get Kris Humphries, who would give them a big man who doesn’t suck, something they desperately need. The contracts are roughly the same, and ditching Gordon would give Charlotte more minutes to give their young, potential franchise centerpiece guards.

Odds are nothing comes from anything above, but it’s still fun to argue about.