Rose still not ready to go

After testing his lingering right ankle injury by running on Monday, Rose reported soreness on Tuesday morning. His activities were limited to weight training and getting treatment.

''They didn't want me running [Tuesday],'' Rose said. ''I told them it was a little bit sore from all the running I did [Monday]. We're just taking it day-by-day.''

Tuesday's soreness was just the latest chapter in a frustrating healing process for Rose. He was encouraged Monday after he ran for about 20 minutes without pain, but discouraged that he woke up sore the day after.

''Yeah, it's definitely from the running, but I can play through it,'' he said. ''I'll try to practice [today] early and, hopefully, I'll be playing on Friday.

''Hopefully, they'll let me practice. If not, I will be kind of upset, but I have to listen to [the medical staff].''

The soreness isn't a setback per se, but a sign that the healing process isn't complete just yet, which is an obvious concern to coach Vinny Del Negro.

''It all concerns me,'' Del Negro said.