Charitable Rodman Gets Reinstated

Dennis Rodman is ready to play--for free.

Rodman, suspended by the NBA since kicking a cameraman Jan. 15, was reinstated by the league Tuesday and will return to the Chicago Bulls next Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets.

Rodman’s agent, Dwight Manley, said his client will play his first 11 games after the suspension for free as a gesture of appreciation to his fans. Manley said Rodman will “donate the money on behalf of himself and the Bulls to 11 assorted charities.”

Rodman’s 11-game suspension will cost him more than $1 million in salary and incentives. Manley said Rodman will donate his regular salary to charity during his first 11 games back, but the agent did not say what the exact total would be.