Bulls star Derrick Rose looks 'ready to go' during 5-on-5 practice

Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose looked like he was close to being ready to return from a torn ACL that has kept him out all season, reports ESPN's Chris Broussard on Twitter.

Rose suffered the injury to his left knee during the first round of last season's playoffs. The former MVP participated in a 5-on-5 practice for the first time Monday.

There was speculation last week that Rose's recovery could take much longer.  The point guard told USA TODAY's Jeff Zillgitt that he would not return until he was "110 percent."

"I don't have a set date," Rose told Zillgitt. "I'm not coming back until I'm 110%. Who knows when that can be? It can be within a couple of weeks. It could be next year. It could be any day. It could be any time. It's just that I'm not coming back until I'm ready."

The 24-year-old Rose averaged 21.8 points and 7.9 assists per game last season.