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The Latest: Lawyer for NBA star Derrick Rose seeks mistrial

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The Latest: Derrick Rose defense picks at accuser testimony

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The Latest: Rose lawyer: rape case is ‘sad effort’ for cash

Associated Press

FILE - In this March 28, 2016, file photo, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) goes to the basket on Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago. The NBA star Rose is due in a Los Angeles courtroom Tuesday, Oct. 4, to fight a $21 million lawsuit by a former girlfriend who accuses him and two friends of gang raping her three years ago when she was incapacitated. The start of the trial in U.S. District Court conflicts with the Knicks preseason opener in Houston and it’s not clear which Rose will attend. (AP Photo/David Banks, File)

The Latest: Derrick Rose says no wrongdoing so no settlement

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Chicago Bulls center Pau Gasol, left, shoots against Milwaukee Bucks center Miles Plumlee during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 7, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Wade’s Bulls debut highlights Monday NBA preseason slate

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart, top left, puts up the shot as he is fouled by Philadelphia 76ers' Jahlil Okafor, top right, as Boston Celtics' Jared Sullinger, bottom tries to get out of the way during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Embiid, Saric debut as 76ers begin without Simmons

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls' Dwyane Wade sits in silhouette during an interview at the NBA basketball team's media day Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

At NBA media day, concern for country over concern for team

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James is photographed during the NBA basketball team's media day, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Independence, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Lue reveals motivating Cavs during NBA Finals with money

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' Paul Pierce laughs while talking to reporters during the team's NBA basketball media day, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Playa Vista, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)

Paul Pierce returns to Clippers for 19th and last NBA season

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

AP Interview: Wade ready for his Chicago challenge

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 27, 2015, file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder NBA player Russell Westbrook arrives for the presentation of Dior Homme men's Spring-Summer 2016 fashion collection in Paris, France. When you're Westbrook, the undisputed king of NBA fashion, you don't spend the offseason like typical players do.The five-time All-Star passes his time designing clothes, perched on the front row for shows during New York Fashion Week or talking style and tennis with Vogue magazine editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. (AP Photo/Zacharie Scheurer, File)

NBA’s king of fashion Russell Westbrook talks style

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

LA Lakers re-sign Metta World Peace for 17th NBA season

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Houston Rockets' James Harden, right, poses with coach Mike D'Antoni during NBA basketball media day Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Around NBA, teams already discussing need for social change

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' newest player Kevin Durant, center, joins head coach Steve Kerr, left and general manager Bob Myers during a news conference at the NBA basketball team's practice facility, Thursday, July 7, 2016, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Beck Diefenbach) **FILE**

Kevin Durant doesn’t think signing with the Golden State Warriors was a ‘weak’ move

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during a news conference to announce Charlotte, N.C., as the site of the 2017 NBA All-Star basketball game on June 23, 2015. The NBA is moving the 2017 All-Star Game out of Charlotte because of its objections to a North Carolina law that limits anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay and transgender people. (Associated Press) **FILE**

NBA moves 2017 All-Star Game to New Orleans: Report

By Bradford Richardson - The Washington Times

FILE - In this May 12, 2016, file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) gestures following a three-point basket in the fourth quarter of Game 6 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, in Oklahoma City. A source with direct knowledge of the situation says the Thunder have reached a new deal with All-Star guard Russell Westbrook. The two sides have agreed on a new three-year contract worth $85.7 million. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, because the team had not announced the deal. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams, File)

Thunder, Russell Westbrook agree on 3-year deal

By Murray Evans - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 23, 2015, file photo, NBA commissioner Adam Silver, left, and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan, right, pose for a photo during a news conference to announce Charlotte, N.C., as the site of the 2017 NBA All-Star basketball game. Silver said Thursday, April 21, 2016, he believes the league has made it &quot;crystal clear&quot; that a change in a North Carolina law that limits anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay and transgender people is necessary to stage the 2017 All-Star Game in Charlotte, though is resisting setting a deadline for a decision. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Adam Silver: Nixing Charlotte All-Star Game a business decision

By Emery P. Dalesio - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2013, file photo, New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire smiles before shooting a free throw during the team's NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets in New York. Stoudemire retired Tuesday, July 26, 2016, after signing a contract with the Knicks with much less fanfare than the $100 million deal he inked six years ago to halt the team's downward spiral. &quot;Although my career has taken me to other places around the country, my heart had always remained in the Big Apple,&quot; he said in a statement. &quot;Once a Knick, Always a Knick.&quot; (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File) **FILE**

Amare Stoudemire retires from NBA as member of New York Knicks

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) drives past Atlanta Hawks guard Kent Bazemore (24) in the second half of an NBA second-round basketball payoff series game, Sunday, May 3, 2015, in Atlanta. Washington won 104-98. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) **FILE**

Bradley Beal officially re-signs with Wizards

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

In this Feb. 16, 2014, file photo, West Team's Kevin Durant heads to the hoop against Team East's Chris Bosh, left, and Carmelo Anthony during the NBA All-Star basketball game in New Orleans. The league took the 2017 game out of Charlotte on Thursday, July 21, 2016, because of its objections to a North Carolina law that limits anti-discrimination protections for lesbian, gay and transgender people. (AP Photo/Bob Donnan, Pool, File)

Robert Pittenger calls out NBA ‘hypocrisy’ for doing business in China, but not North Carolina

By Bradford Richardson - The Washington Times