Hornets sign son of Basketball Hall of Famer

The Charlotte Hornets have signed free agent forward DJ Rodman and cut guard Marcus Garrett, the club announced (X link).

What to know about DJ Rodman, son of Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman

Rodman, son of Hall of Famer Dennis and brother to NWLS superstar Trinity, has been tooling around in the G League since going undrafted out of USC in 2024. Rodman split his 2024-25 season with the Capital City Go-Go and Maine Celtics. Most recently, he had suited up for Charlotte’s Summer League squad.

He logged five collegiate seasons with Washington State and the Trojans, averaging 6.1 PPG on .411/.354/.764 shooting splits. The 6-foot-6 wing also averaged 4.2 RPG, 1.0 APG and 0.5 SPG across his 143 NCAA bouts.

Exact details of the contract have yet to be divulged, but it is likely to be an Exhibit 10 training camp deal for the 24-year-old. Garrett had been inked to an Exhibit 10 contract.

Should Rodman (or Garrett) link up with the Hornets’ NBAGL affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm, for at least 60 days, as Exhibit 10 players, they will be eligible for a bonus worth up to $85,300.

Exhibit 10 signings ostensibly can be promoted to two-way contracts, but at present, all three of Charlotte’s two-way contract slots are occupied.