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Bulls star Rose denies gang-rape claim

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CHICAGO, IL - MAY 14: Derrick Rose #1 of the Chicago Bulls passes against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second quarter during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2015 NBA Playoffs at United Center on May 14, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images/AFP (AFP Photo/Jonathan Daniel)

Los Angeles (AFP) - Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose strenuously denied Thursday "meritless" claims that he raped an ex-girlfriend, saying the accusation was just an attempt to make money.