Derrick Rose’s Knicks comeback squashed with another ankle surgery

Knicks point guard Derrick Rose is out again before he ever got back.

According to a source, Rose visited an ankle specialist after Thursday’s practice and more damage was found in his right ankle.

On the verge of a return either Friday or Sunday from ankle surgery in December, Rose will now undergo what the Knicks termed “a minor procedure’’ on his ankle with a timetable yet to be determined.

There’s only 23 games left, and it’s possible he’s done until next season after the Knicks inked him to a 3-year, $43 million contract last August.

Rose will miss his 31st straight game Friday vs. Miami after coach Tom Thibodeau said Thursday he “possibly’’ would make his return.
The Rose demise is another sign the Leon Rose/William Wesley era has taken a very bad turn for the worse.

It begs the question if point guard Kemba Walker would be willing to return to the fold. Walker shut it down for the season to get healthier but it is believed he was told he’d no longer be in the rotation once Rose got back. One person familiar with the situation said Walker is doubtful to change his mind.

Rose was viewed as a potential savior to this rotten season to lift the second unit and close games with his veteran knowhow.

Otherwise, the Knicks might just tank on and start rookie Miles McBride at point guard. Alec Burks is expected to start at PG Friday.