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Associated PressSexual consent, debated across US, key to Derrick Rose caseBy BRIAN MELLEYLOS ANGELES (AP) Months before Derrick Rose took the stand to defend himself in a lawsuit claiming he and two friends raped an ex-girlfriend while she was intoxicated, the NBA star was asked if he understood...

Knicks re-sign forward Cleanthony EarlyNEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks have re-signed forward Cleanthony Early.The team announced the move Tuesday and didn't disclose terms of the deal.The 6-foot-8 Early averaged 1.8 points in 17 games for New York during his second NBA season in 2015-16, a season...

AP Basketball WriterNBA GMs pick Warriors over Cavs in this season's FinalsBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA's general managers are expecting a third straight Golden State-Cleveland matchup in this season's NBA Finals, with the Warriors the pick to reclaim the title.Such was the consensus from the annual poll of general managers...

The Latest: Closing arguments beginning in Derrick Rose caseLOS ANGELES (AP) The Latest on the trial of a lawsuit accusing NBA star Derrick Rose and two others of gang rape (all times local):1:08 p.m.Closing arguments are beginning in the trial of a lawsuit alleging NBA star Derrick Rose...

The Latest: Closing arguments beginning in Derrick Rose caseLOS ANGELES (AP) The Latest on the trial of a lawsuit accusing NBA star Derrick Rose and two others of gang rape (all times local):1:08 p.m.Closing arguments are beginning in the trial of a lawsuit alleging NBA star Derrick Rose...

AP Basketball WriterBarkley says Warriors still a flawed team even with DurantBy BRIAN MAHONEYNEW YORK (AP) Charles Barkley didn't want Kevin Durant to join the Golden State Warriors and isn't sure Durant changes things now that he's there.In Barkley's mind, the Warriors are still a flawed team.Barkley said...

Associated PressSexual consent, debated across US, key to Derrick Rose caseBy BRIAN MELLEYLOS ANGELES (AP) Months before Derrick Rose took the stand to defend himself in the lawsuit claiming he and two friends raped an ex-girlfriend while she was intoxicated, the NBA star was asked if he understood...

The Latest: Closing arguments underway in Derrick Rose caseLOS ANGELES (AP) The Latest on the trial of a lawsuit accusing NBA star Derrick Rose and two others of gang rape (all times local):3 p.m.The lawyer for a woman suing NBA star Derrick Rose and two others for an...

AP Sports WriterSilver: NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte in 2019 'a priority'By STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday that returning the All-Star Game to Charlotte in 2019 is ''a high priority,'' provided there's a resolution to a North Carolina law that restricts the rights...

Pacers release Poythress, Zeisloft as preseason winds downINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indiana Pacers waived forward Alex Poythress and guard Nick Zeisloft on Monday.Both were undrafted rookies who had not seen much action during the preseason.The 6-foot-7 Poythress appeared in two games and scored one point. Zeisloft, a 6-5 Indiana...

Mavs sign Jaleel Cousins, brother of Kings' DeMarcus CousinsDALLAS (AP) The Dallas Mavericks have signed free agent center Jaleel Cousins, the younger brother of All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins of Sacramento.The 6-foot-11 Cousins went undrafted this year after averaging 8.5 points and 7.9 rebounds as a senior at South...

AP Basketball WriterHassan's time: Heat center says he accepts challenge to leadBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI (AP) Hassan Whiteside's talents are apparently not limited to the dunks and defense that convinced the Miami Heat he was worthy of a $98 million contract this offseason.Turns out, he also does a very...