Pro Basketball

Detroit Piston forward Dennis Rodman says he might retire to devote time to his business and lead a more normal life.

Rodman, who threatened to skip training camp over the resignation of Coach Chuck Daly, said a month ago he would refuse to report to training camp in October unless Daly came back.

Rodman, 31, averaged 9.8 points and a league-leading 18.7 rebounds last season. He was named to the NBA’s all-defensive team for the fourth consecutive season.

Rodman said his feelings have nothing to do with the hiring of Coach Ron Rothstein to replace Daly, U.S. Olympic basketball coach who will take over as coach of the New Jersey Nets next season.