"Dwight Howard told the Tribune's Vaughn McClure he "loves" Derrick Rose and "that's my brother."

Rose, who has been knocked out of two games by Howard, reacted similarly to when he talks about any opposing player.

"Me and Dwight definitely have a relationship, especially because of Adidas," Rose said. "I know that our market and the city speaks for itself if someone was interested to come to the Bulls. Dwight is a great player. Who wouldn't want to play with him? You never know what's going to happen.""