Rodman, Cameraman Settle Report Says Kick Will Cost Suspended Bull $200,000

Chicago Bulls star Dennis Rodman has agreed to pay $200,000 to the cameraman he kicked during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, The Associated Press learned Monday night.

Cameraman Eugene Amos was kicked in the groin by Rodman during a game at the Target Center last Wednesday. Amos declined comment Monday, referring questions to his attorney, Gale Pearson.

Neither Pearson nor Rodman’s attorney, Dwight Manley, returned telephone messages left at their offices after business hours Monday.

WCCO-TV also reported a six-figure, out-of-court settlement had been reached.

The Bulls were playing the Timberwolves when Rodman stumbled out of bounds over a photographer. Rodman kicked Amos, who was sitting nearby, after Amos turned his camera on him. The game was delayed 7 minutes before Amos was carried off on a stretcher and treated briefly at a local hospital.

The NBA suspended Rodman for at least 11 games, the second-longest suspension in league history. It also fined Rodman $25,000. The suspension is without pay and will cost Rodman more than $1 million.

Amos filed an assault report the night of the game and said he intended to pursue charges. Police said if charges were filed, it would not be before today.