NBA NOTES
Bull Coach Phil Jackson insisted he was not punishing forward Dennis Rodman, who missed practice Friday, by starting Toni Kukoc in his spot.
“I’m 37 years old and he wants me to come off the bench and try to give the team a little spark because he knows Toni can’t play defense,” Rodman said laughing.
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