MANILA, Philippines – Former NBA star Dennis Rodman is heading back to North Korea for what’s called a “basketball diplomacy” trip. This is Rodman’s third trip this year to the Communist country. A spokesman for Rodman’s sponsor, Paddy Power, said Rodman and a documentary crew will arrive in Pyongyang as they to train a team of North Korean basketball players through December 23. Rodman has no definite plans to meet with Kim Jong-Un. -- Mornings @ ANC, December 19, 2013.