Dwayne Wade Talks About Star Jones Rumors

According to the Associated Press, Dwayne Wade and Charles Barkley bantered about the alleged romance between Wade and Star Jones Thursday on "Inside the NBA." Wade, who is married with two children, claims the two are only friends.

When asked if they were "close friends," Wade responded, "We're good friends."

The rumor began when Wade, 26, and Jones, 46, were photographed drinking from one cup with two straws. Additionally, Jones recently filed for divorce.

Barkley called Jones a "cougar." When asked what a cougar is, Barkley quickly responded, "Preying on a young Dwayne Wade."

Representatives for Jones have not commented on the dialogue from the show.

"Star is an unbelievable woman," Wade said. "We have a great, great relationship. As friends."

Wade has publicly stated that he is happily married to his high school sweetheart.