Derrick Rose will be a free agent for the first time in his career this offseason.

While Rose is conscious of the substantial contracts available to players under the elevated salary cap, Rose says he isn't motivated by money.

"See it here and there but it doesn't drive me anymore. Like I always been driven by playing basketball and wanting to be the best. Like (money) numbers, of course you got to know it because of how I grew up," Rose told the News. "I grew up around the streets. Hustling. You see numbers, you can't look over them. But I'm just happy that I have an opportunity for them to see how I perform and let them see what I'm worth."

According to ESPN, Rose will be seeking a max contract in free agency.

"I feel like I can compete against every one of them guys when I step on the floor," Rose told the News. "It's never like it's a pushover, and that's the only thing I want people to see. It's not sweet. It's not a pushover. And I can still hoop."

Rose said he hasn't spoken to either president Phil Jackson or GM Steve Mills about a relocation.