DJ Rodman, the son of Chicago Bulls legend Dennis Rodman, secured a fresh professional opportunity on October 5th. The Long Island Nets, the NBA G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, acquired his returning-player rights in a trade with the Greensboro Swarm. This news arrives as the Bulls look to rebound from a tough 149-128 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on April 13th, part of a recent 2-3 stretch.
The Long Island Nets announced the deal on October 5th. They sent the rights to guard Alex Schumacher and forward Jahlil White to the Greensboro Swarm in exchange for DJ Rodman. This marks the fourth G League stop for the 25-year-old, who previously played for the Capital City Go-Go, Maine Celtics, and Greensboro. The trade does not place Rodman on the Brooklyn Nets' NBA roster. It does, however, give him a new platform within the Nets' organization as he continues his professional climb.
Rodman is coming off a highly efficient season with Greensboro that makes him an interesting development player. The 6-foot-6 wing averaged 7.2 points and 3.2 rebounds in 17.3 minutes over 39 games. His shooting percentages were exceptional. He hit 50.5% from the field and a remarkable 46.5% from three-point range. For a player whose path to the NBA likely hinges on being a low-usage, high-efficiency complement, those numbers are significant. He also gained valuable postseason experience, helping the Swarm win the 2026 G League championship.
The Rodman name is forever linked to the Bulls' dynasty of the 1990s. Dennis Rodman was a central figure in Chicago's second three-peat from 1995-96 to 1997-98. He averaged 15.9 rebounds per game during that title run, providing the defensive and rebounding edge that helped Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen secure three more rings. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011. DJ Rodman's journey has been different from his father's, but his latest move keeps a member of the family in the professional basketball conversation.
For Rodman, the focus is on impressing with Long Island and earning a potential NBA call-up. His shooting touch could make him a valuable asset. For the Chicago Bulls, the immediate concern is correcting their recent form. After beating the Washington Wizards twice (129-98 on April 7th and 119-108 on April 9th), they dropped games to the Phoenix Suns (120-110 on April 5th), Orlando Magic (127-103 on April 11th), and the Mavericks. Fans can track the team's progress on our schedule page. Meanwhile, Bulls supporters who cherish the memories Dennis Rodman created now have another family storyline to follow in the professional ranks.
