The Knicks are facing the Pelicans tonight in an entertaining battle between two of the NBA's future flag bearers in Anthony Davis and Kristaps Porzingis.

While fans are being treated to the battle happening on the court, the whole Knicks team (players and officials alike) are all wondering why Derrick Rose is absent tonight and for what reason.

Rose's season has been marred by issues off the court which has shadowed the pleasant surprise that is his health.

More details are expected to surface over the next hours regarding the former MVP's mysterious absence from the team. We can all hope that it's not for unfortunate reasons. Make sure to follow here as this is a developing story.