The Knicks reportedly don’t know where their star is, who is missing Monday’s game

The New York Knicks took on the New Orleans Pelicans without point guard Derrick Rose on Monday night.

Rose was absent from the game, and team officials are still unclear about why Rose decided not to attend, according to The Vertical's Adrian Wojnarowski and ESPN's Ian Begley.

Sources: At tip-off, Knicks still hadn't been in contact with Derrick Rose. Unclear if they've reached him -- or kept trying -- during game.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) January 10, 2017

As you'd expect, sources say Rose was unhappy with fourth quarter benching on Friday in Milwaukee -- but unclear if that's impacted absence.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) January 10, 2017

At least one team official who tried to reach Derrick Rose before the game on Monday was unable to do so, league sources told ESPN.

— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) January 10, 2017

As Woj reported, Rose was benched in favor of rookie Ron Baker Friday night against the Milwaukee Bucks, but it's unclear if that's the reason he missed the game. Rose was replaced by backup point guard Brandon Jennings.

The Pelicans defeated the Knicks 110-96 , who dropped to 17-21 on the season. The Knicks visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, Jan. 11.

(h/t Sports Illustrated)

The Knicks reportedly don’t know where their star is, who is missing Monday’s game

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