The New York Knicks have "legitimate" interest in re-signing free agent-to-be Derrick Rose, league sources familiar with the matter said.
Rose, 28, will be a free agent for the first time in his career after spending last season in New York.
The Knicks' interest in the point guard is dependent on several factors -- including his health and his asking price.
When asked last week about New York potentially re-signing Rose, team president Phil Jackson said "we're listening."
The 2011 NBA MVP averaged 18 points, 4.4 assists and 3.8 rebounds in 64 games last season for New York, which finished 31-51.