NBA TRANSACTIONS : Spurs Attempt to Rein in Rodman, Suspend Him for Opener

The San Antonio Spurs, saying they will not tolerate Dennis Rodman’s outbursts, suspended the star forward without pay Tuesday, one day after he was ejected from his team’s final exhibition game.

“We’re just trying to get his attention as best we can,” Coach Bob Hill said.

Spur General Manager Gregg Popovich said team officials will decide soon on the length of the suspension. However, he will be suspended at least through Friday’s season opener against Golden State.

Rodman, 33, who led the league in rebounding last season with an average of 17.3 a game, earns a reported $2.4 million per year.

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The Lakers made their first cut, releasing rookie Kendrick Warren, which reduced the roster to 14. Warren, a small forward from Virginia Commonwealth, played 18 minutes in four exhibition games.

Teams must be down to the 12-player limit by Thursday afternoon.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves, looking to strengthen themselves at center, acquired Sean Rooks from the Dallas Mavericks for a conditional first-round draft pick in 1996, 1997 or 1998. . . . The Phoenix Suns waived guard Winston Garland, a former Clipper. . . . The Denver Nuggets waived forward Mark Randall and placed forward LaPhonso Ellis, who has a stress fracture of the right kneecap, and guard Darnell Mee, who has a sprained right ankle, on the injured list. . . . James Donaldson, a 14-year veteran, was cut by the Philadelphia 76ers.