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LIVE UPDATES: Chicago Bulls Retire Derrick Rose's Jersey – How to Watch, Tribute Video, More

The Chicago Bulls are set to have a historic night at the United Center, raising Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey into the rafters.
Elias Schuster|
Jan 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks former player Derrick Rose speaks as he is honored at halftime of a game between the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Jan 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks former player Derrick Rose speaks as he is honored at halftime of a game between the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | David Banks-Imagn Images

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The Chicago Bulls are about to have a night to remember at the United Center.

Derrick Rose is officially set to become the fifth player in franchise history to have his jersey retired. He will join Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Bob Love, and Jerry Sloan in the rafters following his legendary 16-year-long career.

If you're looking to stay updated or catch up on all the festivities, we got you covered!

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How to Watch

What: Derrick Rose Jersey Retirement Ceremony
Where: United Center
When: 20 minutes after the conclusion of Bulls-Celtics
Watch: Chicago Sports Network, NBA App

The entire ceremony will be brought to fans live on Chicago Sports Network following the conclusion of the Bulls' battle with the Celtics. The NBA also shared on Saturday that the event will be streamed on the NBA App.

NBA TV has also been known to carry such events in the past, but they have yet to announce whether Rose's ceremony will be shared.

UPDATE: With the postponement of tonight's game in Minneapolis, ESPN arrived in Chicago to air this game. Keep an eye out for them to potentially carry the ceremony afterward.

Get Caught Up ...

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Jan 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks former player Derrick Rose shoots baskets with his son PJ. Rose before a game between the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks at United Center. Rose will be honored at halftime of the game. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | David Banks-Imagn Images

• The Chicago Bulls have already started to release videos honoring the hometown hero, and this included a surprise congratulations from fellow franchise legends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Click here to see what both had to say!

• The Bulls couldn't wait to let Rose see what would soon hang in the rafters. Check out Rose's reaction when seeing his banner for the first time.

• Joakim Noah, Taj Gibson, and Kirk Hinrich sat down with Rose recently to take a trip down memory lane. All three are expected to be in attendance tonight.

• Rose has continued to send plenty of love to the locals in the lead-up to his big moment. The Bulls shared some footage of him surprising some diehard fans outside the United Center.

• Speaking of which, always quick to thank the city that raised him, Rose recently announced the opening of his family-owned flower company.

• Derrick Rose joined 670 The Score to talk Bulls earlier this week, and he gave a sobering take on the current state of his beloved franchise.

A Legendary Tribute ...

The Chicago Bulls released a 16-minute-long tribute video for Derrick Rose ahead of the ceremony. In addition to Jordan and Pippen sharing a few more words, fans are treated to a seemingly never-ending list of recognizable faces saluting Rose.

Some of the big names include Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker, Jalen Brunson, Russell Westbrook, Draymond Green, Russell Westbrook, and Candace Parker. Former Bulls such as Joakim Noah, Luol Deng, Pau Gasol, Carlos Boozer, and many more make an appearance.

Live Updates

• I think it's safe to say the United Center is ready ...

• The Bulls turned the atrium into an interactive Derrick Rose exhibit. Filled with local art exhibits, fans were also able to watch some of Rose's most famous highlights, snap a photo with a virtual Rose, and buy a flower from his new shop. Before the fans attending the game were able to take it all in, Rose went to check it out with his family:

• Several Chicago Bulls players pulled up to today's game with their finest Derrick Rose apparel ...

• Speaking of which, every fan in the building is being greeted with a No. 1 Derrick Rose shirsey.

• Rose is putting his flower company to good use, setting up every player with their own bouquet before tonight's ceremony ...

• Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah together again ...

• Derrick Rose spoke with reporters shortly before tip-off, reflecting on his journey and sharing how much the jersey retirement means to him: “It was unreal, but it still didn’t hit me yet," Rose said of first seeing his banner. "Probably when I get on the court and talk. All this, the moment, I’m still trying to take in and process in real time. And just being grateful. Knowing the weather conditions out there, knowing it’s a Chicago thing to even come here and fight through that, it’s huge. It’s something I’m grateful for.”

• CHSN put out their own extended interview with Rose that aired before tonight's tip-off ...

• The Bulls welcomed Illinois native Keke Palmer into the United Center to sing the national anthem. It's a star-studded night!

• Back like he never left! Rose spent the pre-game tossing up some shots with his kids. With Tre Jones out for the Bulls, why not sign him to a one-day deal and get him in the game!

• So, who is in attendance for the big night? Let's go over the list of confirmed attendees (via K.C. Johnson & the Chicago Bulls) ...

Joakim Noah
Luol Deng
Taj Gibson
Kirk Hinrich
Kyle Korver
Ben Gordon
Richard Hamilton
Kurt Thomas
Tyrus Thomas
Brad Miller
Thabo Sefolosha
James Johnson
Drew Gooden
Andre Iguodala
Evan Turner
John Lucas III
Keith Bogans
E'Twaun Moore
Brian Scalabrine
Tom Thibodeau

• WGN put together a great story on the South Side business that hand-made all the Bulls' banners, including the latest one for Rose. The Chicago institution has been around for 110 years.

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Derrick Rose's Full Retirement Ceremony

Recording will be uploaded here when/if made available by the NBA or Chicago Bulls.

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Elias Schuster
ELIAS SCHUSTER

Elias Schuster is a sports journalist and content creator from the northern suburbs of Chicago. A graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, he has covered the Bulls since 2019-20 and previously served as the editor of BN Bulls at Bleacher Nation. He has been the Publisher for Bulls On SI since December of the 2025-26 season. When he isn't obsessing over hoops, Elias spends his time obsessing over practically every other sport – much to his wife's dismay. He also loves strolling the streets of Chicago for the best cozy bar or restaurant to set up shop and write his next article.

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