Bulls Suspend Rodman for Two
The Chicago Bulls suspended Dennis Rodman without pay for two games Tuesday, citing his profane language in a television interview after the team’s loss Sunday to the Toronto Raptors.
The Bulls said in a statement that the suspension would go into effect immediately, with Rodman sitting out today’s game against Minnesota and Friday’s game at New Jersey.
“Dennis’ use of foul and abusive language and the embarrassment he caused the Chicago Bulls organization by subjecting young children and loyal fans to his profane outburst cannot and will not be tolerated,” said Jerry Krause, the Bulls’ vice president of basketball operations.
“We condemn in every way what Dennis said and the words he used. This suspension, which will cost Dennis $104,878 in salary, speaks out about our concern.”
Krause said the team would donate the $104,878 to charity “so that some good may come out of this situation.”
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Philadelphia 76er guard Jerry Stackhouse has a sprained lower back and might not play tonight night against the Miami Heat. . . . Houston Rocket guard Emanual Davis had reconstructive knee surgery and is expected to be ready for next season.
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