Rodman and a documentary crew are scheduled to arrive on December 19 . Experts say it 's safe for them to travel there , and the trip wo n't be political , sponsor says . Sponsor : Rodman will train a North Korean team , does n't have plans to meet with Rodman . The names of the former NBA players and `` high-profile '' NBA coach will be announced before Rodman leaves next week for North Korea . The players are training for `` The Big Bang in Pyongyang . '' UK , '' a game against former Dennis ' Dream Team players .
Rodman and a documentary crew are scheduled to arrive on December 19 . Experts say it 's safe for them to travel there , and the trip wo n't be political , sponsor says . Sponsor : Rodman will train a North Korean team , does n't have plans to meet with Rodman . The players are training for `` The Big Bang in Pyongyang . '' UK , '' a game against former Dennis ' Dream Team players .