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Knicks not concerned about possible Rose rape trial

FILE - In this June 24, 2016, file photo, New York Knicks' Derrick Rose speaks during a news conference at Madison Square Garden in New York. Phil Jackson made a risky move when he traded for the injury-prone Rose in June, and now the Knicks face the possibility of their point guard's involvement in a rape trial in California during his first preseason with the team. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File) FILE - In this June 24, 2016, file photo, New York Knicks' Derrick Rose speaks during a news conference at Madison Square Garden in New York. Phil Jackson made a risky move when he traded for the injury-prone Rose in June, and now the Knicks face the possibility of their point guard's involvement in a rape trial in California during his first preseason with the team. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

By Associated Press September 23, 2016 1 min read

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) – The New York Knicks don’t expect Derrick Rose’s season to be affected because of a potential rape trial, but won’t say if he might miss any games.

A woman has accused Rose of rape in California, and the civil trial is scheduled to begin Oct. 4, which would be early in the NBA preseason. Knicks President of Operations Phil Jackson says Friday that neither the team nor Rose is concerned about the trial.

The Knicks acquired Rose from the Chicago Bulls in June. The point guard was the NBA MVP in 2011 but has battled injuries since, not appearing in more than 66 games in any season.

But coach Jeff Hornacek says Rose is healthy and has looked quick in workouts.