News: Dallas center Chris Kaman led his team in scoring on Sunday night against Portland. He finished with a season-high 26 points and hauled in 11 rebounds -- with six coming on the offensive glass -- in the 96-91 win. Kaman went 12 for 21 from the field and made both of his free throws while playing 25 minutes. He also chipped in with two blocks, a steal and an assist in the victory.
Analysis: Kaman entered Sunday averaging just 8.3 points in his previous four contests despite shooting 55 percent during that stretch. His minutes have been pretty inconsistent of late but hopefully this performance will earn him a larger role going forward. The 30-year-old has some decent low-end value at a thin position in Fantasy so keep him active in deeper formats.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman, who totaled just 12 minutes in his last four games, was able to make his presence felt in Tuesday's contest against the Lakers. He went 7 of 10 shooting from the field and finished with a team-high 14 points and six rebounds in a 101-81 defeat. Kaman also chipped in with
Analysis: Kaman continues to see inconsistent minutes as of late, despite his big performance Tuesday against the Lakers. The 30-year-old is averaging 5.6 points on 11.4 minutes of game action in his last 10 games played. Though Kaman may begin to see some minutes down the stretch, he is way too inconsistent for Fantasy owners to trust. He should be considered as a low-end option in most formats.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman's fall from grace continued during Tuesday's contest against the Clippers. Kaman, who was averaging a season-worst 13.4 minutes per game in March entering the game, earned in a DNP-coach's decision in the 109-102 overtime win. He has now logged a total of 24 minutes over his last three games.
Analysis: The weird dynamic between Kaman and coach Rick Carlisle continued Tuesday night as the Mavericks skipper decided to leave the 7-footer on the bench. Kaman's minutes have been on the decline for some time now and it appears he will only be used in certain spots when Carlisle deems he has a favorable matchup. While Kaman is still averaging 10.9 points and 5.5 rebounds on the year, he should not be active in the majority of formats right now.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman started Tuesday’s game against the Bucks but was used in just a brief cameo, leaving him frustrated. Kaman played the first two minutes of the game before being pulled, without recording a single stat and missing his only two field-goal attempts. “It’s obvious disappointing that [coach Rick Carlisle] feels that way, that I shouldn’t even be playing,” Kaman told the Dallas Morning News. “But we’ve been playing well. And I’m happy (for the team). But from a personal standpoint, it’s frustrating because you got a guy who’s played in this league for 10 years and I’m a pretty solid basketball player.” After the game, Carlisle said he should not have started Kaman, due to the Bucks’ athletic frontcourt.
Analysis: Carlisle did not indicate that he was unhappy with Kaman’s play overall, but this is clearly not a good sign. Kaman has been in the starting lineup recently, but is averaging just 13.6 minutes per game in the month of March. Center is a shallow position, but Kaman’s 6.4 points and 3.8 rebounds per game are not cutting it for anyone. At this point, he should be considered just a low-end Fantasy option in all formats.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman was back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Grizzlies. Kaman, whose last start came back on Jan. 20, finished with six points in the 90-84 defeat. He made three of his five field-goal attempts and also added four rebounds, three assists and one block to his stat line, while logging 22 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Kaman was finally able to get back in the starting lineup Wednesday night, but was unable to do much against Memphis' big frontline. Coach Rick Carlisle was also very non-committal about whether Kaman would continue to start moving forward, so this could have been more of a matchup thing. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on how things play out moving forward. However, if Kaman ends up going back to his reserve role, he won't have much value moving forward.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman returned to action Sunday afternoon against the Lakers after missing his previous 10 games due to post-concussion symptoms. Kaman had a quiet performance as he went 1 of 2 shooting from the field and 2 of 2 from the free throw line. He logged just eight minutes off the bench and finished with four points and four rebounds in a 103-99 defeat.
Analysis: Kaman was only able to play a few minutes both in the second and fourth quarters during his first game back since suffering a concussion in practice in late January. At this point, the Mavericks might want to slowly work him back in the rotation, especially since he has been out of action for nearly three weeks. The 30-year-old veteran was starting to see his role reduced even prior to the injury, so consider him a risky Fantasy option in most formats until he can regain his old role.
News: Dallas center Chris Kaman will be available to play on Sunday at New Orleans, reports ESPN. Kaman has been out the last 10 consecutive games due to concussion-related symptoms. "Hopefully, I'll get a few minutes tomorrow," Kaman said Saturday. "The headaches are gone, so I'm clear. I'm going to play. It's been too long."
Analysis: Kaman was starting to see his role reduced even prior to the injury, so it will be interesting to see how the team uses the veteran. He was averaging 12.4 points on the season, but just 9.4 per game during the month of January. Even when he returns, Kaman might be a risky Fantasy option until he regains his old role.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman was inactive yet again Friday against the Hornets, as he continues to deal with the effects of a concussion. Kaman has missed nine games in a row due to this issue, but was cleared to practice for the first time Thursday. He told the Dallas Morning News that he might be able to play Sunday against the Lakers if he continues to make progress.
Analysis: Kaman was starting to see his role reduce even prior to the injury, so it will be interesting to see how the team uses the veteran. He was averaging 12.4 points on the season, but just 9.4 per game during the month of January. Even when he returns, Kaman might be a risky Fantasy option until he regains his old role.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman was ruled inactive for Wednesday's contest against the Magic as he continues to deal with the lingering effects of a concussion. Kaman, who has now missed eight straight games with his injury, has still not been cleared for contact.
Analysis: Kaman has still not be cleared for contact, which will need to happen before he can get back on the court. However, the Mavericks have not given any indication on when that might happen, so owners should keep an eye on his status moving forward. Kaman is averaging 12.4 points and 6.2 rebounds on the year and can be considered a viable low-end option in most formats when healthy.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman was able to practice Monday, but was held out of contact drills while he continues to recover from a concussion. Kaman, who continues to be plagued by headaches and sensitivity to light, has not been cleared to play yet. There has been no timetable announced for his return.
Analysis: While Kaman was able to do some work Monday, he still as not been cleared for contact drills, which is one of the last hurdles he needs to clear before he c an return. The Mavericks are slated to play three times during Fantasy Week 17 (Feb. 18-24), but is appears Kaman will miss at least one of the those games. Despite putting up 12.4 points and 6.2 rebounds on the year, owners may want to leave Kaman sidelined for another week.
News: Mavericks centers Chris Kaman said Thursday he suffered a "minor setback" which has stunted his recovery from a concussion, the Dallas Morning News reports. Kaman, who has been sidelined since Jan. 28 with the head issue, continues to experience recurring headaches and the team told him to slow down his workouts. "It kind of sucks because it’s not like any injury where your ankle is hurt well toughen up and play," he told a Dallas radio station. "This is your brain. If you ruin that, you’re pretty much toast."
Analysis: Kaman has already missed the past eight games as he continues to await clearance from the league's mandatory concussion test. As a result, he is unable to participate in contact drills at practice as the Mavericks have shuffled their rotation in the paint. "I’m kind of stuck because can’t practice," said Kaman, who is averaging 12.4 points per game in his first season with Dallas. "I can’t really shoot much. I’m just on the bike right now so hopefully I can progress to the court this week." Perhaps the All-Star break will help Kaman heal, but he is currently viewed as a low-end option when healthy.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman missed his eighth consecutive game Wednesday night after suffering a concussion on Jan. 28. The Dallas Morning News reports the hold up on his return is recurring headaches. He’s been able to pass a league-mandated test to be cleared, but until he is pain-free in the head, he won’t play. Getting an extra week off during the All-Star break should help. When asked if he expects Kaman to be available next week when the team returns to action Wednesday against Orlando, coach Rick Carlisle said: “I hope that he is. The fact that this is an extended break gives that a possibility. But I have no authority to comment on his medical situation, other than I talked to him today and he’s just not there yet."
Analysis: Fantasy owners should continue to monitor what happens with Kaman coming out of the All-Star break, and hopefully he will be OK for the Mavericks next game against the Magic. When healthy and active, Kaman is a low-end Fantasy center in the majority of leagues. He is averaging 12.4 points with 6.2 rebounds on the year.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman missed his seventh consecutive game Monday night against the Hawks. He has not played this month after suffering a concussion during a game against Phoenix on Jan. 27.
Analysis: Kaman has yet to pass the league's mandatory concussion test and will remain out until he does. Keep an eye on his status in the coming days as he will likely return after the All-Star break. Kaman is averaging 12.4 points with 6.2 rebounds on the year and should be considered as more of a low-end Fantasy option, when healthy.
News: Dallas center Chris Kaman missed his sixth consecutive game Saturday against Golden State due to a troublesome head injury. Kaman has not played this month after suffering a concussion during a game against Phoenix on Jan. 27. He has also yet to pass the league's mandatory concussion test.
Analysis: Kaman has experienced a drop in playing time as Dallas has rotated more players in the middle and he is averaging 12.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game for the season. The Mavericks could elect to keep him sidelined until after the All-Star Game as they have just two games (Monday against Atlanta and Wednesday against Sacramento) before the break. Kaman should only be reserved in deeper Fantasy formats at this point.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman (concussion) was unable to participate during practice Friday and is unlikely to play during Saturday's game against Golden State, the Dallas Morning News reports. Kaman has missed the past five games while he continues to await clearance from the league's concussion test. "He’s not practicing yet," coach Rick Carlisle said. "He’s doing better, though. He’s doing a little better each day."
Analysis: Kaman could be sidelined until after the All-Star break as the Mavericks have only three games remaining, including Saturday, before the stoppage. The 30-year-old has experienced a drop in playing time as Dallas has rotated more players in the middle and he is averaging 12.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game for the season. He should only be reserved in deeper Fantasy formats at this point.
News: Dallas center Chris Kaman missed his fifth consecutive game on Wednesday against Portland as he continued to recover from a concussion. He did some light shooting during practice Tuesday but still complained of headaches. Kaman will have to pass the league-mandatory concussion test before returning.
Analysis: Kaman has been critical of the league's concussion protocol but the fact remains he will not get back into a game until he passes it. Owners should keep an eye on his status leading up to the weekend to see if he will be able to return. If he doesn't the 30-year-old will be a risky play for Week 16 (Feb. 11-17). Kaman is averaging 12.4 points with 6.2 rebounds on the year and should be considered a viable option in deeper Fantasy formats, when healthy.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman said Tuesday he will make another attempt to pass the league-mandatory concussion test on Wednesday, the Dallas Morning News reports. Kaman has missed the past four games while dealing with a concussion, but did some light shooting during practice Tuesday. "I’m still having a little headache," he said. "Hopefully, it’ll progress, I’ll take that test, pass it and hopefully be able to play sooner or later. I’m tired of sitting around. I’d rather be playing, but at the same time I understand there’s a proper way to do things medically to keep people safe."
Analysis: Even if Kaman passes the test, he is unlikely to play during Wednesday's contest against Portland as he is still experiencing headaches. The veteran center also wasn't fond of the procedure. "It’s the stupidest test ever," he lamented. "For so many years in the NBA, they never had to do that stuff and now they come up with all that concussion protocol crap." With a positive report Wednesday, Kaman could return Saturday against Golden State, though his playing time has taken a hit recently. Consider him a viable option only in deeper Fantasy formats once he gets back on the court.
News: Dallas center Chris Kaman was sidelined for the fourth straight game Monday at Oklahoma City as he continues to deal with a lingering concussion, NBA.com reports. Kaman has yet to be cleared to return to the court after suffering the injury during practice last Monday.
Analysis: Prior to the injury, Kaman experienced a sharp decline in playing time as the Mavericks also provided minutes to Bernard James and Elton Brand. That resulted in Kaman not surpassing 16 minutes in three of his last four games as he averaged just 8.2 points in that four-game stretch. He still needs approval from the NBA before suiting up in a game and should probably remain benched for Fantasy Week 15 (Feb. 4-10).
News: As expected, Mavericks center Chris Kaman was held out of Friday's contest against the Suns as he continues to deal with a concussion. Kaman, who has now missed three straight games with his ailment, has still not been cleared to play. There has been no timetable announced for his return.
Analysis: Kaman is not with the team right now as he flew back to Dallas to undergo more testing on Thursday. He must first pass the NBA's concussion protocol before he will be allowed back on the court, so Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his status moving forward to see when that will happen. However, Kaman has seen his minutes go down in recent weeks and is averaging a season-low 9.4 points and 20.4 minutes per game in the month of January. He should be considered more of a low-end option when healthy.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman, who was ruled out for Thursday's game at Golden State, flew back to Dallas for further tests after his concussion, according to the team's official website. At this point, it is uncertain whether Kaman will rejoin the team for the final two game of their current road-trip.
Analysis: Kaman has not been able to practice as he continues to deal with post-concussion symptoms and will likely need to be cleared in order to return to game action. The Mavericks will end their four-game road-trip Monday at Oklahoma City. Although it's still uncertain, it does not seem likely that the 30-year-old will be back in time for that, so we'll keep an eye on his progress moving forward. He is averaging 12.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game this season and should be stashed in all Fantasy formats until he can return to action.
News: Dallas center Chris Kaman, who is missing time due to a concussion, is going to be out until he can at least get back on the practice court, reports the team's official site Wednesday. In fact, coach Rick Carlisle said Wednesday that the team will give no updates on Kaman's status until he gets back on the practice court. He'll be considered out until then.
Analysis: Kaman missed the team's last game on Tuesday at Portland and is likely to sit out on Thursday at Golden State as well. He was called day to day on Tuesday, but the concussion sounds a little more serious now. Fantasy owners will have to keep checking back for updates on his status, but he's going to be out until he can get back to practicing at the very least. Stash him in most deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman was ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Trail Blazers due to a concussion. Kaman took a blow to the head during practice Monday and is being considered day to day with his injury. "Don't think it's that serious, but these things you have to be careful with," coach Rick Carlisle told the team's official website.
Analysis: While Kaman is being listed as day to day, he must first pass the NBA's concussion protocol before he will be allowed back on the court. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his status moving forward to see when that will be. However, Kaman has seen his minutes go down in recent weeks and is averaging a season-low 9.4 points and 20.4 minutes per game in the month of January. Fantasy owners should consider the veteran more of a reserve option when healthy.
News: The Mavs' official website reports Mavs center Chris Kaman missed Tuesday's shootaround after suffering a head injury in practice Monday. He's being re-evaluated and is questionable for Tuesday at Portland.
Analysis: Kaman is having a rough month. He is averaging a season-low 9.4 points and 20.4 minutes per game and now he is dealing with an injury. Kaman has managed at least 60 Fantasy points in a scoring period nine times this season, including in four of the last five scoring periods. But he is more of a backup Fantasy center when healthy.
News: Facing a decrease in playing time, Mavericks center Chris Kaman expressed his displeasure about the team's developing rotation in the middle and being limited to a season-low 11 minutes in Sunday's win over Phoenix. Kaman essentially served as the third-string center as rookie Bernard James became the third player to start at center in the past three games for Dallas. "It’s frustrating, he told ESPN.com on Sunday. "It’s not really fun sitting over there playing 10, 15 minutes a game. You know, it’s frustrating, but I guess it’s on me."
Analysis: Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle has not expressed who would receive the majority of minutes moving forward as Kaman has mixed with Elton Brand and James for playing time. "I don’t necessarily want it to be like this," Carlisle said. "I’d like there to be some consistency and some rhythm to some things, but we’re not there yet." Kaman, meanwhile, has not surpassed 20 minutes in three of his past five games as he is averaging just 7.8 points and 5.0 rebounds in that span. Fantasy owners should not rely on him in shallow formats until he regains some consistent minutes.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman came off the bench for the first time since Dec. 6 on Friday night against the Spurs. He scored eight points while seeing a season-low 12 minutes on the court in the 113-107 loss. He went 3 for 5 from the field and made both of his free throws. Kaman also posted three rebounds, a steal and a block in the defeat. Elton Brand started at center in place of Kaman.
Analysis: Kaman has seen under 20 minutes of playing time over the last five contests and is averaging just 8.6 points with 4.6 rebounds. While he is shooting 57 percent during that stretch, it looks as though his role could be declining in Dallas so keep an eye on the situation going forward. The 30-year-old has proven to be a viable Fantasy option in spurts so far this season but leave him for deeper formats until he proves to be more consistent.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman turned in another underwhelming performance during Wednesday's contest against the Rockets. Kaman finished with six points and six rebounds in the 105-100 defeat on 3 of 6 shooting from the field. He also added one block and steal to his stat line while logging 21 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Kaman was not much of a factor Wednesday night but to be fair, running up and down the court against the fast-paced Rockets really isn't his strength. However, Kaman's scoring has taken a bit of a hit since Dirk Nowitzki has started to come around as he has failed to score in double figures in four of his past seven games. Kaman is averaging just 9.3 points and 5.3 rebounds over that stretch on 46 percent shooting from the field. Still, the 30-year-old is putting up 13.6 points on the year and with center being such thin position, Kaman should remain active in the majority of formats moving forward.
News: Dallas center Chris Kaman played well over 27 minutes in his last game on Monday at Utah. Kaman scored 14 points on 5 of 12 from the field with nine rebounds, a block and a steal. He's been somewhat inconsistent over his first 33 games this season for Dallas. Over that span he is averaging 13.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and a block per night and is shooting 51 percent from the field.
Analysis: Kaman has scored in double figures in four of his last five games and has one double-digit rebounding performance over that span. He is picking up his rebounding with 8.0 per game over his last five and that comes with 1.8 blocks. Kaman is rounding into form all around and the 30-year-old may be a solid trade candidate at this point. He's a worthy Fantasy option in most formats as it stands.
News: Dallas center Chris Kaman notched his second double-double of the season during the Mavericks' overtime loss to the Heat Wednesday night. Kaman finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds in the 119-109 defeat on 6 of 13 shooting from the field. He made both of his free-throw attempts and also added three blocks and two assists to his stat line while logging 28 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Kaman has been able to stay relatively healthy of late and as a result is putting up solid numbers for the Mavericks. Talent has never been the issue for the 30-year-old as he has proved throughout his career that he has the skill set to perform like a high-end Fantasy option. However, Kaman has had a hard time staying healthy, which has been his undoing the last few years. As long as he is able to remain on the court, owners should keep him active.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman enjoyed another solid performance during Thursday's contest against the Thunder. Kaman nearly picked up his third double-double of the season as he scored 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds in a 111-105 overtime defeat. He went 7 of 14 shooting form the field and converted all three of his free throw attempts on the night. He also added two blocks in 30 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Kaman has solidified himself as the team's starting center in December and has averaged 12.6 points and 5.2 rebounds over his last five games. Production has never really been the issue for Kaman as he has proved numerous times he has the skill set to be a high-end Fantasy option in this league. As long as he is able to stay healthy, he should be viewed as a viable option in most Fantasy formats moving forward.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman turned in another productive performance in Tuesday's contest against the 76ers. Kaman poured in 20 points in the 107-100 win on 9 of 15 shooting from the field. He made two of four free-throw attempts and also added seven rebounds and one block while logging 30 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Kaman has been on quite a roll of late as he is averaging 15.2 points and 5.2 rebounds over his last five games and has scored in double figures in all nine of his games in December. Production has never really been the issue for Kaman as he has proved numerous times he has the skill set to be a high-end Fantasy option in this league. However, he has been unable to stay healthy for long stretches of time and has already had more than a few issues this season. Still, as long as he keeps himself on the floor, he can be considered a viable option in most formats.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman notched 18 points and three rebounds during Dallas' 119-96 win over Sacramento on Monday. Kaman, who played 21 minutes on a sprained left ankle which coach Rick Carlisle described as "a glowing purple" before the game, scored 16 of his 18 points in the first half. "Kaman has been great," teammate Elton Brand said. "We need him to continue playing like that for us to continue to win."
Analysis: Kaman has racked up at least 15 points in each of his past three games (53 total) while combining for only 61 minutes during that span. He is now averaging 15.4 points through the first five games of December. "I would ideally like to be a little bit more of a post-up factor," he said. "But the way our offense goes, it’s just a lot of random movement, a lot of pick and rolls, a lot of pops, dribble handoffs, all kinds of different things." Kaman may still feel the lingering effects of the ankle over the next week, but is viewed as a viable option in most Fantasy formats.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman was back in the starting lineup Saturday, just one day after suffering a sprained ankle. He played just 19 minutes against the Rockets, but still managed to score 20 points on 9 of 13 shooting. He added seven rebounds, in a 116-109 win.
Analysis: After the game, reporters noted that Kaman’s ankle was still swollen and purple, so it is no surprise that he was limited to just 19 minutes. He managed to play through the pain well, and there is no indication that this is going to be a lingering issue moving forward. He remains a decent Fantasy option in many formats.
News: Dallas center Chris Kaman (ankle) went through shootaround Saturday and coach Rick Carlisle said he was doing better than expected, reports NBA.com. That said, Carlisle did not comment on Kaman's status for Saturday's game at Houston. Kaman is considered a game-time decision.
Analysis: The news that Kaman is doing better than expected is encouraging, but it doesn't mean he's active against the Rockets. Fantasy owners will just have to check back. Kaman has been able to hold his production steady this season, averaging 13.7 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, despite averaging just 27.2 minutes per game and coming off the bench at times. Hopefully this issue does not become a lingering one, as he has been a solid Fantasy option at the center position this season. When healthy, he can be a viable option in all formats.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman came off the bench in Thursday’s game against the Suns, and he was unable to finish the game. He left the game in the fourth quarter, after taking a fall that left him with a sprained left ankle. He has 15 points and seven rebounds in 21 minutes prior to suffering the injury. His status moving forward is not yet known.
Analysis: Kaman has been able to hold his production steady this season, averaging 13.7 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, despite averaging just 27.2 minutes per game and coming off the bench at times. Hopefully this issue does not become a lingering one, as he has been a solid Fantasy option at the center position this season. Keep an eye on his status heading into the weekend, as Kaman remains a viable Fantasy option in all formats.
News: Dallas center Chris Kaman started on Tuesday night in a game at Philadelphia. The 76ers came away winners, but Kaman played extremely well over 29 minutes on the floor. Kaman shot 9 of 13 from the field and scored a team-high 20 points. He grabbed four rebounds as well.
Analysis: Kaman had one of his best nights of the season on Tuesday in the loss at Philadelphia. He was coming off one of his worst games and has yet to really play consistently for the Mavericks. Still, he's going to start at center for them going forward and should be a solid Fantasy option from here on out.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman was removed from the starting lineup Saturday against the Lakers, after spending the previous five games as a starter. Kaman struggled in the role, shooting just 2 for 12 from the field, on his way to a season-low four points. He snagged three rebounds in 24 minutes as well, while turning the ball over once. He fouled out in the 115-89 loss.
Analysis: Kaman has bene in and out of the starting lineup a few times, as head coach Rick Carlisle has been fruitlessly searching for a consistent answer with the first unit. Fantasy owners should not panic, as Kaman still saw a solid number of minutes prior to exiting the game with foul trouble. He is averaging 13.7 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, and should remain a decent low-end starting center in most Fantasy formats.
News: Dallas center Chris Kaman has returned to the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Washington, reports ESPN. Kaman shot 10 of 12 from the floor and finished with 23 points and eight rebounds in a 107-101 victory. He could finally get a permanent spot in the starting lineup after starting the year slowly due to a lingering calf injury.
Analysis: Kaman's minutes are slowly going back up towards 30 per game and he's been fairly consistent over his last five contests. Kaman has come off the bench to score 14 points and grab 6.4 rebounds per game over his last five and those numbers should only go up as a starter. He brought to Dallas to start and if this is permanent is now a worthy Fantasy option in all leagues and formats.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman scored a season-low six points and grabbed six rebounds during Dallas' 101-97 overtime loss at Charlotte on Saturday night. He has now posted his two lowest scoring outings of the season in the past two games -- both on the road. Kaman netted just 40 percent of his attempts from the field (2 of 5), the first time this season he has finished below 50 percent. He added two blocks and an assist.
Analysis: The Mavericks have been conservative with Kaman during the early part of the season as he continues to move back to full strength following a burdensome calf injury. That has resulted in an average of 26.3 minutes per game and he has not exceeded 33 minutes in any of his first five games. Kaman still hasn't developed a consistent rhythm from the field as he attempted just five field goals Saturday, also a season low. Fantasy owners should keep him active in the majority of formats as Dallas possesses few healthy big men.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman reported no problems after his season debut last Saturday, but the team will continue to gradually advance him along as he returns from a strained right calf. Kaman finished with 16 points on 8 of 9 shooting in 20 minutes of playing time against the Bobcats. "He seems to be doing well," Dallas coach Rick Carlisle said Monday. "The key thing is moving him in the direction of 100 percent health. "We’ve just got to make sure we’re getting him the right amount of minutes and we’re not throwing him in there too much."
Analysis: The Mavericks have been hesitant to exert Kaman too much at the beginning of the season and left him on the bench for the first two games. Carlisle explained it's all part of a process to help the 7-footer appear in more than 70 games for just the second time in the past six seasons. "We want to build him up and get his conditioning to where it needs to be. So it’s a process we’ve got to go through," he said. Fantasy owners should be encouraged by Kaman's early output and keep him inserted in most lineups for now -- as long as he's active.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman appeared in his first game of the season Saturday against the Bobcats, after missing the first two with a calf injury. Kaman played 20 minutes off the bench in the game, and made the most of his limited time. Kaman scored 16 points on 8 of 9 shooting, with four rebounds and two assists in a 126-99 win.
Analysis: At this point, it remains to be seen whether Kaman can earn a spot in the starting lineup moving forward, but he showed himself to be in pretty good shape in his first action. Kaman is a strong scorer who does not do a whole lot else otherwise, so he kind of needs big minutes to be a Fantasy contributor consistently. At this point, he should be kept in reserves, but a starting role may not be far off. If Kaman sees an increase in minutes, he should be a solid Fantasy option in deeper formats.
News: Dallas center Chris Kaman (calf) is expected to debut for the Mavericks Saturday night against Charlotte, reports the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Kaman has been able to go through full practice and should begin his season against the Bobcats.
Analysis: Kaman is feeling good and finally ready to begin his season after suffering two injuries during the preseason. The Mavericks have looked pretty good without him and will look to get him started against the Bobcats. Kaman is likely to remain injury prone, but as long as he's healthy can be active in most Fantasy formats.
News: Dallas center Chris Kaman, who is dealing with a strained right calf and has yet to play this season, went through "most of practice" Friday, reports the team's official site. Coach Rick Carlisle is "hopeful" that Kaman will be able to play Saturday against Charlotte.
Analysis: Kaman has already been hurt twice during the preseason and now is missing time in the regular season as well. Unfortunately for Fantasy owners that is nothing new for the 30-year-old, who has played in over 50 games just once over the last four seasons. While he has been productive when on the floor, Kaman's injury history continues to limit his value. Still, he is worth stashing until he is ready to return.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman's status remains in question for Saturday's contest against the Bobcats due to a calf injury, reports the Star-Telegram. Kaman has missed Dallas' first two contests with his ailment and is being listed as questionable for the upcoming matchup. "He's doing better, but we're not there yet," coach Rick Carlisle said. "But hopefully we're getting closer."
Analysis: Kaman has already been hurt twice during the preseason and now is missing time in the regular season as well. Unfortunately for Fantasy owners that is nothing new for the 30-year-old, who has played in over 50 games just once over the last four seasons. While he has been productive when on the floor, Kaman's injury history continues to limit his value. Still, he is worth stashing until he is ready to return.
News: Dallas center Chris Kaman (calf) joined the team for its season-opening two-game road trip, but is not expected to play until Saturday against Charlotte at the earliest, ESPN.com reports. Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said Kaman, already ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Lakers because of a lingering strained right calf, will also miss Wednesday's contest at Utah. Eddy Curry is expected to start at center in his place.
Analysis: Kaman, who is no stranger to injuries, has been sidelined since he suffered the injury during an exhibition game on Oct. 17. He has yet to participate in a full practice since the injury and will now have to wait until Saturday to make his Dallas debut, at least. Kaman is a solid presence in the paint, but his durability -- he's missed 152 games over the past five seasons -- limits his potential. Fantasy owners should consider keeping Kaman on the bench in all formats for Week 1 (Oct. 30-Nov. 4) as there is no guarantee he returns on Saturday.
News: Dallas center Chris Kaman (back) has been ruled out for the season opener Tuesday against the Lakers, reports NBA.com. Kaman may still travel with the team, however.
Analysis: Kaman seems unlikely to play in the first few games of the season and that makes him a risky start right off the bat. Eddy Curry is slated to start at center for the Mavericks. Kaman will be a worthy Fantasy option in all formats, when healthy.
News: Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Thursday that he is unsure that center Chris Kaman will be able to play in the season opener. Kaman has missed the last three preseason games due to a strained right calf. “I don’t know how realistic (playing opening night) is,’’ Carlisle said. “I know he mentioned the other day that he thought he could do it, but we’re going to have to evaluate him each day and just kind of see what’s what."
Analysis: The Mavs signed Eddy Curry to provide the team with some depth in case Kaman cannot return before Tuesday's series opener against the Lakers. He had a resurgent campaign for the Hornets a year ago, averaging 13.1 points with 7.7 rebounds, but was limited to 47 games due to injury. Keep an eye on his status going forward as the 30-year-old has proven in the past to be a viable option in Fantasy. Kaman can be active in most formats when healthy.
News: Mavericks center Chris Kaman (back) said Monday he is optimistic he will be ready for the start of the team's season opener on Oct. 30, the Dallas Morning News reports. Kaman missed his second straight preseason game Monday because of a strained right calf muscle. "I’m pretty sure I’ll be good to go," he said. "That’s a long time from now. It gives me over a week and I’m progressing pretty good, so I don’t really see that as a problem. But I can’t guarantee that. I don’t know. I’m going to keep moving forward like I’ve been doing."
Analysis: Seemingly known more for penchant for injuries than his production on the court, Kaman is hoping to stay healthy as he opens the season with his third NBA team in the past three years. Kaman, who has played more than 70 games only once in the previous five seasons, has been efficient when healthy. The 7-footer posted a career-high 18.5 points per game during the 2009-10 campaign with the Clippers and also added 9.2 boards a night. With Dirk Nowitzki sidelined until December, Kaman will be relied on for a chunk of the Mavericks' scoring. He still has ample injury risk surrounding him, but he's a solid value pick in the middle rounds of most upcoming Fantasy drafts.
News: On the very first day of training camp, new Mavericks center Chris Kaman was forced to leave practice Saturday, after spraining his lower back. The injury is not considered serious at this time. "We'll see how he’s doing tonight and tomorrow and go from there," coach Rick Carlisle told the Dallas Morning News.
Analysis: Kaman has developed a reputation for being injury-prone, so while this injury is not being considered serious, it might end up being something that he carries through the year. He is coming off a season in which he was able to play just 27 games for the Hornets. He has missed 69 games over the last two seasons, but still averaged 13.1 points and 7.7 rebounds per game when he played. Kaman is worth targeting in the mid-to-late rounds on Draft Day, as a low-end starting center.
News: The Mavericks came to an agreement with former All-Star center Chris Kaman Wednesday on a one-year deal that will pay him roughly $7 million, according to various media reports. Kaman is coming off an injury-plagued season in New Orleans in which he played just 27 games.
Analysis: Kaman was an All-Star in 2010, however he has struggled to stay healthy for much of his career, missing 69 games over the last two seasons. Still, he was productive when healthy, averaging 13.1 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. He should be the stouter half of a productive front court in Dallas, as both he and Dirk Nowitzki possess the ability to stretch the defense. He is an injury risk, as always, however this is a good fit for him, making him worthy of targeting in the middle rounds on Draft Day as a high-end No. 2 Fantasy center.
News: Hornets center Chris Kaman is set to be an unrestricted free agent on July 1st, and according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, it is unlikely that the team will make a big push to keep him. Kaman dealt with injuries during the season and was asked to stay away from the team in January, as the team attempted to trade him. He ultimately appeared in 27 games, average 13.1 points and 7.7 rebounds per game.
Analysis: Kaman is a free agent big man, always a valued commodity in free agency, so he will probably receive plenty of interest. It appears as if the Hornets will not be among the teams vying for his services, as they continue on a youth movement. The 30-year-old showed his can still be productive this season, so while he is obviously an injury risk, in the right place he can be considered a viable Fantasy center, worth targeting in the middle rounds on Draft Day.
News: Hornets center Chris Kaman will likely miss the remainder of the season due to a bruised left tibia the team announced on Tuesday. Kaman was held out of Monday night's win over the Bobcats, but the team did not announce the reason for his absence prior to the game. Kaman reportedly sustained the injury to his leg in last Sunday's win over the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Tough break for Kaman in what has been quite a season for the 29-year-old. Kaman found himself on the trading block for most of the year, but then was relied upon to be a focal point for New Orleans' offense a few weeks later. He wound up averaging 13.1 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.6 blocks while leading the Hornets in rebounding 21 times. Kaman will become a free agent over the summer, so Fantasy owners will have to keep an eye on where he lands next season. Kaman could wind up being worthy of an early-to-middle round selection on Darft Day next season, depending on who he signs with.
News: Hornets center Chris Kaman was held out of Monday night's contest against the Bobcats for precautionary rest, according to the team's official website. Kaman is averaging 12.8 points and 5.9 rebounds in eight games in April thus far.
Analysis: Kaman is a little banged up, so the Hornets decided to give him a day off with against the lowly Bobcats. While he should be back in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Grizzlies, it is possible this will not be his last day off. Most teams rest their players for all different reasons at the end of the season, so keep that in mind before setting lineups for Fantasy Week 17 (April 16-26). Kaman can be considered a viable starting option in all formats when healthy.
News: Hornets center Chris Kaman surprisingly returned to the floor on Sunday from a bout of bronchitis, in time for a matchup with the Suns. He came off the bench to play 26 minutes, scoring eight points on 4 of 11 shooting while grabbing five rebounds as the Hornets lost, 92-75. Kaman had previously missed the team’s previous five games dealing with the illness. "I felt like I was trying to catch my breath the whole time," Kaman told reporters after the game. "It's just something that I got to work through. There are a lot of guys dealing with other stuff more severe than mine and they're out there playing. I just felt like I needed to get out there."
Analysis: Kaman has been dealing with this issue for some time, and there has not been a great amount of certainty regarding his status. That is the nature of an illness, rather than a physical injury, as it is tougher to know when a player will be feeling better. While it is possible that the illness could pop back up, at this point he is probably worth using in Week 15 (April 2-8). He might not put up the best numbers, but he remains a viable starting option in all formats.
News: The New Orleans Times-Picayune is reporting that Hornets center Chris Kaman is expected to make his return to the floor on Sunday against the Suns, after missing five games with a case of bronchitis. His appearance in the game is something of a surprise, as coach Monty Williams said before Saturday's game that Kaman was out indefinitely.
Analysis: Kaman has been dealing with this issue for some time, and there has not been a great amount of certainty regarding his status. That is the nature of an illness, rather than a physical injury, as it is tougher to know when a player will be feeling better. Monitor how Kaman plays on Sunday, and see if he is worth using in Week 15 (April 2-8). If he can get back on the floor and produce, he should be a viable starting option moving forward.
News: Hornets coach Monty Williams said prior to Saturday afternoon's game against the Lakers forward Chris Kaman is out indefinitely with bronchitis. Kaman has now missed five straight games due to his ailment. "The guy has bronchitis as it been described to me,’’ Williams told the New Orleans Times-Picayune. "It is what it is.’’
Analysis: Kaman has been listed as having the flu, but his illness seems to be a bit more serious now. It appears the Hornets have no desire to rush him back on the court, so he will be considered a major injury-risk heading into Fantasy Week 15 (April 2-8). We'll continue to keep you updated on his status moving forward. Kaman can be considered a quality Fantasy option in all leagues when healthy.
News: Hornets center Chris Kaman missed his fourth game in a row on Thursday at Portland, as he continues to deal with the flu.
Analysis: Fantasy owners in all leagues should continue to use caution with Kaman, as it is hard to say when he will return. We'll continue to keep you updated on his status moving forward, as, when healthy and active, Kaman is a quality Fantasy option in all leagues.
News: The Hornets official team website reports that Hornets center Chris Kaman remains questionable for Thursday's game at Portland. He missed Wednesday's game at Golden State with an illness and has been out the past three games with the ailment.
Analysis: Fantasy owners in all leagues should use caution with Kaman since he has missed the past three games. We hope he can play against the Trail Blazers, but he might not be 100 percent even if he returns. When healthy and active, Kaman is a quality Fantasy option in all leagues.
News: Hornets center Chris Kaman missed Wednesday's game at Golden State with an illness, reports NBA.com. Kaman has been out the past three games with the ailment and is considered day to day by the Hornets.
Analysis: Fantasy owners in all leagues should use caution with Kaman since he has missed the past three games. We hope he can return to play shortly, but he might not be 100 percent even when he returns. When healthy and active, Kaman is a quality Fantasy option in all leagues.
News: The Hornets official team website reports that center Chris Kaman remains questionable for Wednesday's game at Golden State with an illness. Kaman has been out the past two games.
Analysis: Fantasy owners in all leagues should use caution with Kaman since he has missed the past two games. We hope he can play against the Warriors, but he might not be 100 percent even if he returns. When healthy and active, Kaman is a quality Fantasy option in all leagues.
News: New Orleans center Chris Kaman missed Monday's game at the Clippers due to an illness. Kaman also missed Saturday's game. He is day to day for the Hornets.
Analysis: Kaman has seen a major resurgence in his Fantasy value over the last few months, as he has scored in double figures in 22 straight games. The Hornets were hoping to have him back for Monday, but he couldn't get over his illness. He is day to day and worth starting in most leagues, when healthy.
News: The New Orleans Times-Picayune is reporting that the Hornets sent center Chris Kaman home on Saturday during shootarounds after he came down with an illness. He rested at home, however he was unable to return for the game.
Analysis: Kaman has seen a major resurgence in his Fantasy value over the last few months, as he has scored in double figures in 22 straight games. Owners in daily leagues should keep an eye on his status for the game, however this does not appear to be an issue that will linger, so continue to consider him a solid starting center in all Fantasy formats when healthy.
News: Hornets center Chris Kaman had gone three games since double-doubles prior to Thursday against the Clippers, however he was back at it in the game, scoring 20 points on 9 of 13 shooting while grabbing 10 rebounds in the Hornets’ 97-90 win. Kaman also blocked four shots for the second game in a row.
Analysis: Kaman had been all but left for dead as a viable Fantasy option back in January, as he appeared to clash with the Hornets management, however he has since become their most dependable player, scoring in double figures in 22 straight games. Kaman is averaging 15.8 points and 8.9 rebounds per game in the month of March and should be considered a solid starting center in all formats.
News: The Hornets made it through Thursday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline without parting ways with center Chris Kaman, and in the evening he provided them with yet another strong performance against the Wizards. Kaman led the team with 20 points on 9 of 15 shooting, his fourth game in the month of March with at least 20 points. He also added seven rebounds and four assists in 37 minutes, however his efforts were not enough, as the Hornets fell to the Wizards, 99-89.
Analysis: Kaman had been a trade candidate, as his contract expires at the end of the season, however the team clearly plans to hang on to him for the remainder of the season. With Emeka Okafor continuing to miss time, Kaman has been the Hornets’ go-to option down low, and he had responded by averaging 15.1 points and 10.0 rebounds per game in the month of March. As long as the Hornets continue to make him the focal point, Fantasy owners should consider him a high-end Fantasy center.
News: The Hornets continue to make center Chris Kaman the focus of their offense with Emeka Okafor and Carl Landry out, and he continues to put up good numbers. On Saturday against the Wolves, Kaman score 20 points on 10 of 21 shooting while grabbing six rebounds. Kaman was also uncharacteristically active across the board, dishing out four assists and racking up two steals and three blocks in 36 minutes as the Hornets won, 95-89.
Analysis: Kaman’s rebounding has slipped a little bit recently, as he’s grabbing just 7.8 boards over the last five games, however he has now scored in double figures in 16 straight games. With how shallow the center position is, Kaman has made himself a very useful Fantasy option, and as long as he is the Hornets’ first option, he will remain a viable starting center in all Fantasy formats.
News: New Orleans center Chris Kaman led the Hornets with 20 points and 13 rebounds on Friday night as they beat the Mavericks. He shot 50 percent from the field and went 2 for 3 at the charity stripe. The big man even dished out three assists in his 39 minutes of action. The Hornets would hold on for the 97-92 win.
Analysis: Kaman has posted four straight double-doubles for the Hornets. He's excelled in the starting role with Emeka Okafor sidelined. Kaman's averaging 18.4 points and 9.8 boards over his last five outings, while shooting 44.9 percent from the field. Either Kaman is playing his way into New Orleans' future or is getting the attention of a potential trade partner with the Hornets. For now, he's in New Orleans and is a viable center option in all formats.
News: For a second straight game New Orleans center Chris Kaman posted a double-double. The big man scored 17 points and grabbed a team-high 11 rebounds in Tuesday's 99-95 loss to Chicago. Kaman shot 7 for 18 from the field and went 3 for 4 at the foul line. He added a block and five assists in his 39 minutes on the court.
Analysis: Kaman has been playing well for the Hornets, averaging 15.8 points and 8.4 boards over his last five games. With New Orleans banged up on the frontcourt, Kaman has been getting a lot of action and has been producing to boot. While his name continues to be brought up in trade rumors, until something happens Fantasy owners should keep Kaman active in the majority of formats.
News: New Orleans center Chris Kaman didn't do much on the rebounding end on Tuesday night in an overtime loss to Indiana. Kaman only grabbed two rebounds over 39 minutes on the court. The center did score 17 points on 8 of 14 from the field. He added two blocks and one assist for the Hornets in the defeat.
Analysis: Kaman had back-to-back double-digit rebounding games last week but has failed to get into double figures in his last three. Still, he's averaging 8.2 rebounds per game over his last five and 7.5 per game on the year. Kaman is scoring well and should be active in a large contingent of Fantasy formats.
News: Since being inserted back into the lineup last week, Hornets C Chris Kaman has drawn interest from several teams, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Kaman was taken off the trade block on Feb. 3 after the team could not find a preferable trade partner. "I don’t know what’s going to happen in the future or what’s going to happen in the next five days," Kaman said. The NBA trade deadline is March 15.
Analysis: Kaman has overcome a minor ankle injury recently and posted a double-double in each of his past two games and has boosted his season totals to 10.9 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. He said he has been fazed by the latest trade talks, the second round of speculation this month. "I just play and try not to worry about it, but it does stress me out a little bit," Kaman said. "I go home at night and have some rough nights sleeping once in awhile thinking about it, but it’s out of my control." For now, Kaman remains a low-end No. 2 Fantasy option at center.
News: FOXSports.com reports a source said Heat officials, including president Pat Riley, have been calling people close to Chris Kaman to ask about the Hornets center. The thinking is that the Heat's best chance at landing Kaman is to sign him if the Hornets buy out his contract after the March 15 deadline.
Analysis: The Hornets recently tried to trade Kaman, but didn't get an offer they liked. The belief now is that the Hornets might buy him out if they can't trade him by the March 15 deadline. The Heat would clearly be a nice fit for Kaman since the Heat are weak offensively at center. Kaman has been playing very well since returning to the Hornets lineup. He has a double-double in three of his last four games. He is back to being a viable Fantasy play, and we will keep you up to date about whatever rumors are linked to Kaman.
News: New Orleans C Chris Kaman was slotted in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Utah after overcoming a left ankle injury. Kaman suffered the injury while warming up prior to Friday's game against Portland and was forced to sit out the contest. With the Hornets short-handed due to injury, Kaman went off for a monster performance in a win over the Jazz. The veteran big man went 12 of 22 from the field to score a game-high 27 points. He grabbed 13 rebounds and added a block and two steals for the Hornets.
Analysis: Kaman has been a solid contributor for the Hornets since the team removed him from the trading block and entered Monday averaging 13.5 points and 10.5 rebounds over his previous two games. Kaman exploded on Monday and that could continue with most of the Hornet big men nursing injuries. Kaman will continue to receive quality playing time and should be considered a viable option in most Fantasy formats for Week 8 (Feb. 13-19).
News: According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Hornets center Chris Kaman sat out Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers after injuring his left ankle during warmups. He is being considered day to day with his injury.
Analysis: Kaman has outplayed starter Emeka Okafor in his two games back for the Hornets. He's averaging 13.5 points and 10.5 rebounds with 2.5 blocks in those two games. Hopefully this injury isn't serious and Kaman is able to get back on the court soon. When healthy, Kaman should be viewed as a viable option in the majority of Fantasy formats.
News: New Orleans C Chris Kaman led the Hornets in scoring on Wednesday in an atrocious effort against the Bulls. Kaman shot poorly as he went just 6 of 17 to score a team-high 17 points over 31 minutes. Kaman grabbed nine rebounds and added three blocks and two assists for the Hornets in the blowout loss.
Analysis: Kaman has outplayed starter Emeka Okafor in his two games back for the Hornets. He's averaging 13.5 points and 10.5 rebounds with 2.5 blocks in those two games. If Kaman keeps that up, he's going to be worth starting in just about all leagues and formats in Fantasy play. Owners should be taking notice immediately.
News: New Orleans C Chris Kaman was back in action for the Hornets on Monday night against the Kings. With Jason Smith missing the game and the Hornets banged up, Kaman played 22 minutes and had a very active ballgame. He shot just 4 of 12 from the field, but scored 10 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the double-double. Kaman added two blocked shots and an assist in the game.
Analysis: The Hornets are expected to stick to their plan of developing the team's younger players, which could put a dent in Kaman's playing time. However, with Carl Landry expected to miss nearly a month of playing time, Kaman could keep seeing minutes in the rotation. The 29-year-old is averaging 9.2 points and 6.6 rebounds per game this season and should be viewed as a viable option for Fantasy Week 7 (Feb. 6-12).
News: Hornets C Chris Kaman participated in his first practice Sunday since being taken off the trade block, the New Orleans Times Picayune reports. Kaman was sent home Jan. 27 as the team pursued a deal for the 7-footer, but was brought back last Friday. "It felt good to be back on the floor with my teammates," Kaman said. "I had a positive practice and I look forward to working with my teammates and coaches in a constructive way."
Analysis: The Hornets are still expected to stick to their plan of developing the team's younger players, which could put a dent in Kaman's playing time. However, with Carl Landry expected to miss nearly a month of playing time, Kaman could step into the rotation quickly. The 29-year-old is averaging 9.2 points and 6.6 rebounds per game this season and should be viewed as a viable option for Fantasy Week 7 (Feb. 6-12).
News: The New Orleans Hornets have taken C Chris Kaman off the trade market and will bring him back to the team, according to ESPN.com. Kaman was sent home last week while the Hornets, who are owned by the NBA, attempted to find a trading partner for the 29-year-old.
Analysis: That was a quick turnaround. One week after he was told he would no longer play for the team, New Orleans has decided to bring Kaman back to the lineup. The Hornets were pursuing younger players and draft picks in exchange for Kaman as the club continues to rebuild following the trade of G Chris Paul. It's unclear how much Kaman will play going forward so Fantasy owners should take a wait-and-see approach with him.
News: SI.com reports the Rockets have had extensive talks with the Hornets about center Chris Kaman and numerous sources said Houston appears to be in the lead to acquire the veteran center. Hornets GM Dell Demps is looking for a trade involving young players and draft picks. According to several reports, the Cavs, Spurs and Pacers are also interested in Kaman, who remains inactive while New Orleans continues to shop him.
Analysis: Kaman is averaging just 9.2 points and 6.6 rebounds with New Orleans. He was part of a deep frontcourt rotation and it just seemed beneficial for both sides to part ways. Kaman will likely go to a better situation, so he is worth stashing in Fantasy until we see where he is traded.
News: The Hornets have received inquiries from at least five teams interested in trading for C Chris Kaman, according to the New Orleans Times Picayune. Possible suitors include Southwest Division rivals San Antonio and Houston, though no deal is imminent. Hornets coach Monty Williams said the team is looking to improve its depth, but would be interested in acquiring another center in return for Kaman.
Analysis: Kaman was told to stay home prior to Friday's game against Orlando and is unlikely to play again with New Orleans after he was unwilling to accept a reduced role as a backup. The 29-year-old, who was acquired as part of the deal for Chris Paul, has struggled since joining the Hornets and is averaging 9.2 points and 6.6 rebounds per game this season. Fantasy owners should leave him reserved until the trade situation is worked out.
News: InsideHoops.com reports that the Hornets have confirmed they are actively trying to trade C Chris Kaman. The ninth-year pro was not with the team for Friday's contest against the Magic, which marked the second straight game he has missed. He is averaging 9.2 points with 6.6 rebounds this season.
Analysis: Kaman, who was involved in the Chris Paul deal, has struggled since joining the Hornets and it looks as though he will not be there for long. No word yet on which teams would be interested in the 29-year-old -- or if a deal can even get done -- so keep an eye on the situation going forward. Kaman has proven in the past to be a viable Fantasy option but leave him reserved in all formats until this all gets straightened out.
News: Hornets C Chris Kaman will not play in Friday night's contest against the Magic as he is not with the team, according to the club's official website. According to the report, the decision to keep Kaman away from the club was an organizational one.
Analysis: Hornets play-by-play announcer Bob Licht is reporting the story, but there aren't many details available at the moment. Fantasy owners should obviously continue to check back for the latest updates as they come in. Kaman has recently seen his minutes decrease and should only be considered a low-end option when healthy.
News: Hornets coach Monty Williams said C Chris Kaman could receive a decrease in playing time in order to give the team's younger players a chance to develop, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. "I don’t want to get too in-depth, but I think for us going forward I think Goose (Gustavo Ayon), Jason (Smith) and Carl (Landry) need a chance to develop their games a little more," Williams said Thursday.
Analysis: Kaman, who will turn 30 years old in April, is the oldest player on the Hornets. He was listed among the team's inactives for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City despite not being injury. His playing time has already been shaved and he has not topped 15 minutes in his past two outings. Kaman is averaging just 9.2 points per game and should be reserved in deeper Fantasy formats unless he sees more playing time.
News: New Orleans center Chris Kaman was not active for Wednesday's game versus Oklahoma City, according to the play-by-play announcer for the team. There was no word on if it was injury related or a healthy inactive, however.
Analysis: Kaman hasn't been getting a lot of playing time recently, just 21 minutes over his last two games combined. He is only averaging 6.0 points and 4.6 rebounds over his last five contests and is shooting 35 percent from the field over that stretch. It is unclear if he's just getting rest, injured or falling out of favor in New Orleans. Fantasy owners in deeper leagues should reserve him until he starts producing. Keep tabs on him though as there could be more to this story than is being let on.
News: Hornets C Chris Kaman was not much of a factor during Monday night's contest against the Spurs. Kaman finished with just six points in the 104-102 loss, on 3 of 8 shooting from the field. He did not attempt a free-throw attempt in the defeat, but chipped in with four rebounds, two blocks and a steal, while logging 14 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Kaman has only logged a combined 21minutes over his last two games, as he seems to have slipped down in the rotation for the moment. He is only averaging 6.0 points and 4.6 rebounds over his last five contests and is shooting 35 percent from the field over that stretch. Until he starts seeing an increase in minutes and production, owners should leave the veteran on the bench.
News: Hornets C Chris Kaman is making 45.9 percent of his shots in his first season with New Orleans, which is below his career 48.7 percent average. The Times-Picayune reports the Hornets' inability to make 3-pointers has allowed opponents to use more double-teams against New Orleans' frontcourt. “It’s a little frustrating trying to figure everything out,” Kaman said. “It’s hard for me to get used to playing 15 to 25 minutes when I was averaging 30 to 35 minutes per game (with the Los Angeles Clippers), but I’ve got to suck it up and figure it all out.”
Analysis: Kaman's scoring is also down while he battles for playing time with the likes of Emeka Okafor, Carl Landry and Gustavo Ayon. Kaman is still averaging 10.6 points, but we know he can do more. Kaman might not be a must-start Fantasy center, but he is still worth using in the majority of Fantasy leagues that start two centers.
News: New Orleans C Chris Kaman posted 12 points and six rebounds during the Hornets' 84-77 loss to Portland on Monday. Kaman connected on 6 of 14 from the field to finish as one of only two New Orleans players to register double-digits in attempts. It was also the second game in a row Kaman produced in every category as he also collected three assists, a block and a steal in 24 minutes of playing time for the Hornets.
Analysis: Kaman played off the bench again as his scoring production has taken a major dip recently. Entering Monday's game, he netted just nine total points over his past two outings, including a woeful 0-for-10 performance against Minnesota last Friday. Despite Kaman becoming an unreliable scorer lately, he remains solid on the boards and is averaging 7.4 rebounds per game. Consider a low-end No. 2 Fantasy C for now.
News: Hornets C Chris Kaman had his finest scoring performance of the young season on Monday against the Nuggets. He finished with 20 points and hauled in seven rebounds in the 94-81 win. He went 10 for 16 from the floor while playing 28 minutes. Kaman also chipped in with an assist and a blocked shot in the victory. "Chris Kaman was big on the offensive end," coach Monty Williams said.
Analysis: Kaman is putting up his usual stats in his first season with the Hornets and has been able to pick up his scoring a bit of late. He is averaging 12 points in his last five games, while shooting nearly 60 percent from the field over that span. He is not flashy in any one category but with double-digit scoring, decent rebounding and a solid shooting percentage, continue to view Kaman as a viable option in most Fantasy formats.
News: New Orleans C Chris Kaman is getting acclimated to his new team after coming over from the Clippers in the deal that sent Chris Paul to L.A. Kaman played 24 minutes off the bench on Wednesday night during a loss to the 76ers. Kaman shot 5 of 7 from the field to score 10 points off the bench. He added eight rebounds and two assists in the losing effort.
Analysis: Kaman should get back to averaging close to a double-double per night the more he gets comfortable playing in his new surroundings. He's already pretty close at around 11 points and eight boards. He's also blocking at least one shot per game. Kaman should be within the top 30 Fantasy centers shortly and is a decent start in 12-team leagues right now.
News: Hornets C Chris Kaman scored 12 points and had nine rebounds as the Hornets defeated the Celtics 97-78 on Wednesday night. It was Kaman’s second game with his new team after being acquired in an offseason trade, and it was his second time reaching double figures in scoring. He shot six-of-15 from the field in the victory and blocked three shots.
Analysis: The question with Kaman has never really been about production, as much as it is health. He has struggled to stay healthy in recent years, but he has been a double-double threat when healthy. He is mostly splitting time with Emeka Okafor in New Orleans, which could help keep him healthy. Consider Kaman a No. 2 center with upside as long as he’s on the floor consistently.
News: Hornets C Chris Kaman, who was acquired last week in the Chris Paul trade, scored 18 points off the bench in the Hornets 95-80 preseason win over Memphis. In 23 minutes, Kaman added four rebounds and shot 50 percent on 10 shots from the field.
Analysis: Kaman is a good bounce-back candidate, as long as he is healthy. Of course, health has long been the great concern for Kaman as he has missed 133 games over the last four years. The last two times he has played at least 50 games, he has been a nightly double-double threat. Even last year, when he battled knee injuries all year and missed 50 games, he still averaged better than 12 points and seven rebounds per game. The Hornets are going to be in desperate need of offense, and Kaman has proven to be one of the better offensive centers in the game, so they may be willing to test his health, with just one season remaining on his contract. Keep an eye on him and how the Hornets plan on using him, as he could emerge as a useful Fantasy option when it's all said and done. Consider Kaman a late-round pick with sleeper potential.
News: ESPN.com reports and CBSSports.com senior writer Ken Berger confirms that the New Orleans Hornets have agreed yet again to send Chris Paul to Los Angeles, this time to the Clippers in a deal that would net them former top-10 picks G Eric Gordon and F Al-Farouq Aminu, plus C Chris Kaman and the Timberwolves’ unprotected first-round draft pick in the 2012 Draft . The deal has been sent to the league office for approval, and unlike last week’s deal with the Lakers that was blocked by commissioner David Stern, this one is expected to go through with no problems.
Analysis: Kaman, who was likely to be relegated to a backup role with the Clippers if he had stayed, could find himself starting in New Orleans if the Hornets decide to move Emeka Okafor to power forward, a position they are currently thin at. The biggest issue with Kaman as a Fantasy option is that he has had a ton of struggles with staying healthy over the last four years, missing 133 total games in that time span. The last two times he has played at least 50 games, he has been a nightly double-double threat. Even last year, when he battled knee injuries all year and missed 50 games, he still averaged better than 12 points and seven rebounds per game. The Hornets are going to be in desperate need of offense, and Kaman has proven to be one of the better offensive centers in the game, so they may be willing to test his health, with just one season remaining on his contract. Keep an eye on him and how the Hornets plan on using him, as he could emerge as a useful Fantasy option when it's all said and done. Consider Kaman a late-round pick with sleeper potential.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman could have a tough time finding many meaningful minutes this season in Los Angeles. Kaman, who is in the last year of his contract, is waiting to see what will happen with restricted free-agent DeAndre Jordan. If Jordan returns to the Clippers, Kaman will likely have a hard time finding meaningful minutes. "If DJ comes back, there's going to be a lot of split time between the two of us," Kaman said. "It's hard to determine what's going to happen, how [Coach] Vinny [Del Negro] is going to see things. He decides what happens, so I can't control that. I've got to play when I get my chance," Kaman said.
Analysis: Kaman missed 50 games last season -- mostly due to an ankle injury -- and has already stated he expects to start this season. Unfortunately for him and most Fantasy owners, that decision is placed on hold until Jordan decides whether or not to return to the team. If Jordan does leave the door is wide open for Kaman to step up and log heavy minutes for the Clippers. However, if Jordan does return -- as most expect him too -- Kaman might have a hard time seeing the court for more than a handful of minutes. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on how things play out over the next few weeks. As it stands right now, Kaman is only worthy of a late-round pick in most formats.
News: Los Angeles Clippers' C Chris Kaman could be a trade target for the Detroit Pistons if the Clippers decide to pursue a sign-and-trade with former Pistons' F Tayshaun Prince, according to The Detroit News. The Pistons hold Prince's Bird Rights, meaning they would be able to offer him a substantial annual raise over what the Clippers could if they signed him outright.
Analysis: The only issue with Kaman as a Fantasy option is that he has had a ton of struggles with staying healthy over the last four years, missing 133 total games in that time span. The last two times he has played at least 50 games, he has been a nightly double-double threat. Even last year, when he battled knee injuries all year and missed 50 games, he still averaged better than 12 points and seven rebounds per game. With the Clippers looking to continue with DeAndre Jordan as their starting center, Kaman would be looking at a more limited role if he returns. However he would likely be the Pistons starting center if he found his way there. As always, health is the number one concern when eye Kaman in Fantasy leagues. But if he does go to Detroit, he could see an improvement in his Fantasy value. Still, he is no better than a late-round option on Draft day, but he could be a steal if healthy.
News: Though it was the final game of the 2010-11 season Wednesday, Clippers center Chris Kaman still couldn't manage to crack the lineup because of a knee issue. He's dealt with a bone bruise on and off this season, and it ultimately cost the big man 50 of the team's 82 games. In the process, he never really was able to mesh with his teammates, many of them new faces, throughout the year. Kaman averaged 12.4 points and 7.0 rebounds per game this season after posting All-Star caliber 18.5 points and 9.3 boards per game, a year earlier.
Analysis: Kaman's bone bruise is not expected to affect his 2011-12 season, but he will need to stay healthy to earn a pay day. He is heading into a contract year, so extra motivation should be there for the fluid center. Kaman was selected in the early rounds of Fantasy drafts in CBSSports.com leagues because of his breakout 2009-10 camping, but injuries slowed his progress all year. He didn't finish anywhere near the top of the centers in scoring, but he averaged better than 22 Fantasy points per game in standard formats. Owners may want to wait longer to select him heading into next season, but he still has solid upside and may be one of the steals of any Fantasy draft if he can stay healthy.
News: According to the Los Angeles Times,Chris Kaman's MRI has revealed a bone bruise on his right knee. He is officially being listed day to day by the team and will be listed as questionable for Wednesday's season finale against the Grizzlies. Kaman sustained his knee injury last Wednesday against the Thunder as hasn't returned to the lineup since.
Analysis: Kaman's MRI revealed just a bruise, which leaves his status in doubt for Wednesday's season finale against the Grizzlies. Based on his injury history and the fact that Wednesday's game is meaningless for the Clipeprs, the team may very well just go ahead and keep the veteran sidelined. Fantasy owners in daily formats should continue to monitor his status leading up to tip-off. Kaman can be considered No. 2 Fantasy center in all formats, when healthy.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports that Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro said Monday that center Chris Kaman was scheduled to have an MRI exam on his sprained right knee. Kaman suffered the injury in Wednesday's loss at Oklahoma City and did not play in the Clippers' final two road games, at Dallas and Houston. He has played in a mere 32 games this season, averaging 12.4 points and 7.0 rebounds. Two seasons ago, he appeared in 31 games, and last season, 76 games.
Analysis: Kaman might sit out the season finale Wednesday against Memphis, but even if he plays he should not be used in the majority of leagues. Kaman is a No. 2 Fantasy center when healthy, and this latest knee injury has ruined the end of his year.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman was not available for Saturday's contest against the Rockets because of a knee injury. Kaman sprained his right knee during Wednesday's loss against the Thunder. He has now missed two straight games with his injury, although remains listed as day to day. “I’m hoping he can [play Wednesday]. He wants to, but … we also want to be smart,” coach Vinny Del Negro told the team's official website. “[The injury is] not bad, but enough where he needs to rest.”
Analysis: Kaman's sprained knee still hasn't healed enough for the big man to play, but coach Vinny Del Negro remains optimistic that he will be available for the season finale. However, with Kaman's recent injury history and the Clippers having nothing to play for at this point of the season, the team could just as easily shut him down. Fantasy owners in daily formats should continue to monitor his status moving forward. Kaman can be considered a high-end Fantasy option in all formats, when healthy.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman was held out of Friday's 107-96 loss to the Mavericks with a sprained right knee. Kaman sustained the injury in Wednesday's contest against the Thunder. He is being considered day to day.
Analysis: Kaman remains sidelined with his injury, but coach Vinny Del Negro remains optimistic that the big man will be able to play in one of the team's remaining two games. Still, with Kaman's recent injury history and the Clippers having nothing left to play for, Kaman could just as easily be shut down. Fantasy owners in daily formats should continue to monitor his status moving forward. Kaman can be considered a high-end Fantasy option in most formats, when healthy.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports that Clippers center Chris Kaman (sprained right knee) is being called day to day after getting hurt Wednesday night at Oklahoma City. Kaman played 32 minutes against the Thunder and finished with 12 points and eight rebounds. When asked by a fan on his official Twitter page if his knee is OK, Kaman responded "it's not."
Analysis: The Clippers have three games remaining this season, and Kaman might be done for the year. He has an extensive injury history, and the Clippers have nothing to play for, which means there's no reason to run him out there in meaningless games. When healthy, Kaman is a quality No. 2 Fantasy center in the majority of leagues, but keep an eye on his status heading into Friday's game at Dallas.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman was back in the starting lineup on Tuesday versus the Grizzlies after missing the last two games because of a virus. He scored 14 points and was called for a technical foul in his 32 minutes of action. He shot 7 for 12 from the floor -- which included two key jumpers to open the fourth quarter -- and grabbed seven rebounds. Kaman also dished out three assists, made two steals and blocked a shot for the Clippers. Los Angeles would hold on for the 82-81 win over Memphis, after Kaman was able to win the tip with five seconds left in the game.
Analysis: Kaman is averaging 14.3 points, 1.3 blocks and 9.0 boards over his last three contests. When healthy, Kaman is a serviceable Fantasy center. But he's been splitting time in the middle with DeAndre Jordan, which has cut into his stock a bit. For now, Kaman is still worth using in deeper Fantasy leagues as the season winds down. If he can stay healthy, owners will be very pleased.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports that Clippers center Chris Kaman, who was out the last two games because of a virus, is available for Tuesday's game at Memphis.
Analysis: Kaman should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy center when healthy. He continues to share time with DeAndre Jordan, and Kaman's best production this season came when Jordan was out with an illness. Kaman is worth starting in deeper formats for the rest of this season, and hopefully he can stay healthy for the remainder of the year.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman was not available for Saturday's game against the Thunder as he continues to deal with a viral infection. Kaman has now missed two straight games with his ailment and is being considered day to day.
Analysis: Kaman is still being bothered by a viral infection that has now cost him two games. Still, the Clippers don't play again until Tuesday, so the veteran should be able to shakeoff his illness by then. Fantasy owners should continue to monitor his status moving forward to see when he will be able to get back into the lineup. Kaman has been splitting time with DeAndre Jordan at the center position and can be considered a solid low-end Fantasy option, when healthy.
News: Los Angeles center Chris Kaman was not in the lineup on Friday night in Phoenix. He missed the team's shootaround and was scratched after pre-game warmups. He's dealing with a viral infection. DeAndre Jordan started in Kaman's place.
Analysis: Kaman and Jordan have been sharing time in the middle for the Clippers -- limiting both their Fantasy value. For now, Kaman should be reserved until he's 100 percent. When he's healthy, Kaman is worth using in deeper Fantasy formats at this stage of the year.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports that Clippers center Chris Kaman is a game-time decision with a viral illness for Friday's game at Phoenix. He missed shootaround Friday morning.
Analysis: Fantasy owners in daily leagues should keep Kaman reserved in case he doesn't play or is less than 100 percent. He has played well of late, but with DeAndre Jordan healthy, the two will share time. We hope that Kaman isn't out long, but continue to monitor his progress heading into Fantasy Week 24.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman was ejected from Friday's contest against the Lakers during the fourth quarter of the 112-104 defeat. Kaman became tangled up with Derek Fisher on a screen attempt and the two had to be separated by officials. Fisher was called for a technical foul while Kaman was ejected for his role in the fracas. He finished with eight points and seven rebounds prior to being ejected.
Analysis: Kaman was tossed for his role in the Fisher incident, but it never really escalated into anything. While a suspension does not seem likely, you never know when it comes to the NBA. Fantasy owners will have to monitor if any action is handing down by Stu Jackson and company in the coming days. Kaman has been playing well since he returned to the lineup and can be considered a solid low-end Fantasy option in most formats, when healthy.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports that Clippers center Chris Kaman is considering playing for Germany at the European championships in Lithuania in the summer. They start in late August and run well into September and serve as a qualifier for next year's Olympics in London. "If Dirk plays, I will," Kaman said Wednesday. He is referring to Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki. "If he's not playing, then I'm not playing," Kaman said. "It's all on him." As of now, Kaman is finally starting to play well. With DeAndre Jordan dealing with pneumonia, Kaman had 28 points, 12 rebounds, four blocks and three assists against the Wizards on Wednesday for his second double-double in a row.
Analysis: There is no timetable for Jordan's return, so continue to use Kaman while he's hot. Once Jordan comes back then Kaman's Fantasy value will get lower, but he should be active in all leagues while he's playing at this level.
News: The Clippers announced on Sunday that C DeAndre Jordan has been diagnosed with a mild case of pneumonia. He was ruled out for Sunday's game against Phoenix, though has since been released from the hospital and is reportedly doing better. Chris Kaman is likely to see a boost in playing time in Jordan's absence. He finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds while starting in place of Jordan in Sunday's loss to the Suns.
Analysis: Kaman enjoyed a solid stretch last week, but was mostly unproductive this week while playing under 20 minutes in each game. Jordan's absence, while likely brief, will allow Kaman to put on display his double-double ability and solid shot blocking skills. His appeal as a No. 2 center option for Week 22 (March 21-27) remains a bit iffy considering Jordan's pending return, however. Kaman has managed to put up decent numbers alongside Jordan, but also some bad games like he has this past week. Be careful here.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman notched his first double-double of the season in Monday's 92-87 win over the Bobcats. Kaman finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds in the contest on 6 of 13 shooting from the field. He went a perfect 4 for 4 at the charity stripe and also added a block to his statline while logging a season-high 31 minutes. Kaman has now scored in double figures in six of his last seven games.
Analysis: Kaman continues to come off the bench, but still has been seeing decent minutes off the bench. Many feel it will only be a matter of time before he is inserted into the starting lineup and the fact that he logged over 30 minutes on Monday seems to back up that theory. Fantasy owners should continue his progress just to be on the safe side, although it appears Kaman is pretty close to 100 percent. Get him active moving forward -- even if he is not starting.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman had 10 points and nine rebounds in Los Angeles' 108-95 loss to the Lakers on Friday night. Kaman, who has playing in his fourth game since returning to the court following a devastating ankle injury, connected on 5 of 11 from the field. The 7-foot big man has now scored in double figures in his last two games. He contributed two blocks and a steal while playing 19 minutes, which was six minutes less than he collected in his previous game against New Orleans on Wednesday (25).
Analysis: Kaman had his finest all-around performance since returning from the injury that forced him to miss more than two months of playing time. If Kaman continues to show progress with his health, he could push DeAndre Jordan for the starting center spot sooner than expected. Kaman has apparently received the go-ahead to shoot more as he has attempted 11 shots in each of his last two games. Continue to monitor his progress and be prepared to insert him into your Fantasy lineup once he cracks the Clippers' starting five.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman is not back to full health yet as evidenced by the 20 minutes he was limited to on Tuesday after the All-Star break against the Thunder. Kaman shot 3 for 9 from the field and scored eight points with two rebounds. Los Angeles will likely continue to keep him limited to around 20 minutes per game over the short term.
Analysis: Keep an eye on Kaman in his continued recovery from his ankle injury, but don't expect him to become a must-start option right away. He's more of a low-end No. 2 Fantasy center at this point.
News: According to ESPN.com, Clippers center Chris Kaman, who has played in just two games since Nov. 9, had four points, six rebounds and three blocked shots in about 10 minutes of action in his return against Minnesota on Wednesday, said afterward his ankle felt all right, just a little sore. "But I expected that," he said. "It just needs more and more strengthening, and it has to get used to playing again. It has to get used to running up and down and jumping and getting beaten up on a lot. I'm trying to be positive about it and just keep moving forward." Kaman first got hurt Nov. 9 against New Orleans, returned for two games and aggravated the injury Dec. 5 against Portland. He missed 45 games in all and 34 in a row. With four games in five nights after the All-Star break, the Clippers wanted to give Kaman some rest over the long weekend before increasing his time. "I've got to do whatever's best for myself and also what's best for the team," Kaman said. "I've got to make sure my career stays in good position, so I've got to make sure the ankle is healthy."
Analysis: Keep an eye on Kaman in his continued recovery from his ankle injury, but don't expect him to become a must-start option right away. He's more of a low-end No. 2 Fantasy center coming into Week 18. Hopefully he can get back to 100 percent soon, and when he does, then he should be back in all lineups in all leagues.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman made his long-anticipated return on Wednesday night in a win over the Wolves. Kaman was limited, as expected he would be, to just 10 minutes in the final game before the All-Star break. He was solid, going 2 for 4 from the field and scoring four points with six rebounds. He also blocked three shots and the Clippers more importantly won the game.
Analysis: Kaman isn't all the way back, but it was nice just to see him on the court and playing well for the Clippers again. Expect him to be brought along slowly, making him a player to avoid activating for now. It does appear Kaman is on the verge of becoming a viable play in Fantasy leagues again, but you'll have to continue to keep close tabs on his progress for possible setbacks. His return likely spells the end of DeAndre Jordan's Fantasy appeal soon. Eventually, we expect Kaman to provide solid rebounding, double-digit scoring and good shot blocking on a regular basis. Be patient with him.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman announced via his verified Twitter feed Wednesday afternoon that he had been cleared to play on Wednesday night at Minnesota. "I will be getting back on the court tonight with limited minutes, but it will feel good to play," tweeted Kaman.
Analysis: Kaman has not appeared in a game since Dec. 5, so there will clearly be some rust to shake off. Expect him to be brought along slowly, making him a player to avoid activating for now. It does appear Kaman is on the verge of becoming a viable play in Fantasy leagues again, but you'll have to continue to keep close tabs on his progress for possible setbacks. His return likely spells the end of DeAndre Jordan's Fantasy appeal soon. Eventually, we expect Kaman to provide solid rebounding, double-digit scoring and good shot blocking on a regular basis. Be patient with him.
News: The Los Angeles Daily News reports that Chris Kaman could return on Wednesday night against in Minnesota after the team listed him as a game-time decision. Kaman has not appeared in a game since Dec. 5.
Analysis: This was a sudden turn of events, but a positive one. Kaman was hoping to return shortly after the All-Star break, but a game to help shake off some of the cobwebs would certainly do him some good. It does appear Kaman is on the verge of becoming a viable play in Fantasy leagues again, but you'll have to continue to keep close tabs on his progress for possible setbacks. His return would likely spell the end of DeAndre Jordan's Fantasy appeal.
News: The L.A. Times reports that Clippers C Chris Kaman (ankle) doubts he'll be able to return before the All-Star break.
Analysis: With Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan performing well in Kaman's absence, the Clippers won't be in a ridiculous hurry to rush the veteran back like they did in December when he played two games before finally giving in to the injury. For now, Kaman remains worth stashing away in most Fantasy formats, but his value might well take a hit when he returns with a possible loss to minutes to the two youngsters.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports that Clippers C Chris Kaman, who has played only 10 games this season thanks to an ankle injury, might be getting closer to a return. "He's healing. He's feeling better," coach Vinny Del Negro said. "Then it's just the tolerance of pain and when he can get out there. We've got some good reports back from the doctor and now it's just day to day as we move forward. It's really up to him in terms of how he feels out there."
Analysis: With Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan performing well in Kaman's absence, the Clippers won't be in a ridiculous hurry to rush the veteran back like they did in December when he played two games before finally giving in to the injury. For now, Kaman remains worth stashing away in most Fantasy formats, but his value might well take a hit when he returns with a possible loss to minutes to the two youngsters.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman told the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday that his injured left ankle is improving, but there is still no timetable for him to get back into the lineup. "[It's] getting there," he said. "It's not like there's a time frame. I wish there was. I don't know when I'm going to be playing again." Kaman originally hurt his ankle on Nov. 9 against the Hornets, but re-aggravated it in early December. The veteran center hasn't played since Dec. 5. "We just got the MRI results back yesterday, it's looking good, it's healing," he said of the ankle, which suffered a sprain and bone bruise. "We want to push myself a little bit farther in my rehab, try to do a little bit more, but at the same time try to take my time and not overdo it. I'm just trying to progress slowly." Kaman added that his ankle is fine to walk on, but when he lands on it there is still pain. "It's hard sitting out," Kaman said. "No one likes to get hurt. I just want to get out there and help in any way I can. If it's limited minutes, whatever, I just want to play."
Analysis: Kaman was averaging 10.5 points and 7.1 rebounds in the 10 games he played in this season. With the emergence of Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan, Kaman's Fantasy value will be substantially lower. It will be interesting how Kaman is worked back into the rotation. Plus there is still no timetable on how long it will take him to be healthy enough to return. Kaman should be kept reserved in all Fantasy formats in hopes he returns sooner than later. He has potential to be a solid center option for his scoring and rebounding. Continue to stash him if you have the roster spot.
News: Hoopsworld reports that Chris Kaman has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his ankle. He has been out since Dec. 5 with what was originally diagnosed as simply a re-aggravation of an ankle sprain.
Analysis: The report noted that Kaman is trying to give the ankle more time to rest with the hopes that he can re-join the team some time in early February. There remains no clear timetable for his return, however. A bone bruise is much easier to digest as the reason he has missed so much time. When he does return, it remains to be seen where he will fit in with DeAndre Jordan playing very well in his absence. However, we expect Kaman to get his starting job back in the long run. His upside as a scorer and rebounder makes him worth stashing in all formats.
News: According to a report on ESPN.com, Clippers center Chris Kaman (ankle) said Wednesday he doesn't expect to to play again until the beginning of February. "It's not right right now so I kind of had to back off of what I've been doing a little bit and let it rest a little more," Kaman said. "Hopefully right before they leave for that long road trip in February [an 11-game trip that runs Feb. 4-25], I'm going to get back on the court and see how it feels and then based on that, it'll determine whether I go on that trip or not." Kaman has only played in 10 games this season. He sprained his ankle Nov. 9 in New Orleans. He returned Dec. 3, but quickly re-injured himself after just two games and has been out since.
Analysis: Keep an eye on Kaman's progress and hope he can return soon. When healthy, Kaman is a solid Fantasy center in the majority of leagues. He is averaging 10.5 points and 7.1 rebounds on the year.
News: According to the Los Angeles Times, Clippers center Chris Kaman is not close to returning to action. He said on Sunday that the team doesn't want to rush him back from his injured ankle. Kaman hasn't played since Dec. 5, when he re-injured his right ankle against Portland. "It's a slow progress," Kaman said Sunday. "Since I came back and played and hurt it again, they're probably more wary of me coming back sooner. And they're probably going to make it later. I don't mean later. But in the sense that take more time with it and make sure that it's really ready and that I can put a lot of pressure on it. Go out there and play and not have to worry about it, or think about it. It's always in the back of your mind, especially after getting hurt the second time."
Analysis: Kaman has played in 10 games this year for the Clippers. He's averaging 10.5 points and 7.1 boards over those outings. Fantasy owners have been patient with him all year, and will have to continue to be for at least a few more weeks. With Los Angeles being so cautious with him, an exact return date is not known. When healthy, Kaman is a solid Fantasy center. Continue to monitor his progress and remain patient.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports that Chris Kaman (ankle) shed his walking boot on Tuesday. He is scheduled to begin strengthening exercises and could begin some shooting drills on Friday or Saturday.
Analysis: Kaman is likely to miss another couple of weeks as it will take him a while to build some strength in his ankle area. Fantasy owners should be patient here as Kaman and the Clippers are looking to avoid further setbacks. Kaman thinks he came back from an ankle injury too early already, causing this setback. When healthy, Kaman can be useful as a No. 1 center in most formats.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports that Clippers center Chris Kaman will wear a plastic walking boot on his left foot for around two weeks. That will allow his bone bruise and strained ligament to heal.
Analysis: Kaman has not been able to stay healthy this year, playing only 10 games for L.A. He is going to miss at least three weeks of action with this latest injury. Kaman is a nice center to own in Fantasy leagues -- when he's healthy. Keep him stashed until he is able to return.
News: According to the Los Angeles Times, Clippers center Chris Kaman (ankle) won't be returning to the lineup anytime time soon. An MRI revealed that he had a bone bruise in his ankle. He was hoping to return on Dec. 11, but things have changed. "Kaman's going to be out probably for a few more weeks" due to his injured left ankle, Clippers Coach Vinny Del Negro said after Friday's practice. Del Negro said Kaman "needs to stay off it for a couple weeks, and then train for a week and see how it reacts." Kaman first injured his ankle back on Nov. 9, but re-injured it when he attempted to come back earlier in the week.
Analysis: Kaman is a nice center to own in Fantasy leagues -- when he's healthy. He's not helping the Clippers or Fantasy owners right now, which means he should be kept on the bench. This is an issue that owners should keep an eye on over the next two weeks. There has also been rumors surrounding Kaman in trade talk, so wait and see how this unfolds.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman (ankle) will miss Wednesday's game against the Lakers, reports the Los Angeles Times Tuesday. Kaman had an MRI of his ankle and it revealed a bone bruise. The Clippers are not yet sure when Kaman will be able to return but it won't be before the weekend.
Analysis: Kaman said he returned too early from the ankle injury once already and he went on to miss 11 games. This time, we are all hopeful that it will not take him quite as long. Still, he is going to miss at least two games and more may be in the works after Wednesday. Stay tuned for that. When healthy, Kaman has been worth using in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman missed Monday's game against the Kings due to his ankle injury, reports NBA.com. Kaman will undergo an MRI on Tuesday to determine just how badly injured his ankle is after re-injuring it on Sunday. "I'm more frustrated than in pain," said Kaman to the Los Angeles Times. "I just want to play."
Analysis: Kaman said he returned too early from the ankle injury once already and he went on to miss 11 games. This time, we are all hopeful that it will not take him quite as long. Still, he missed one game and more may be in the works depending on the outlook of the MRI. Stay tuned for that. When healthy, Kaman has been worth using in all Fantasy leagues.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports that Clippers C Chris Kaman was "visibly upset" after Sunday's game when asked about the ankle injury he suffered against Portland. "I'm frustrated right now," he said. "I'd rather not talk about it. I don't know what I did. I don't remember the play. Maybe I came back too early. Maybe it's not strong enough." Kaman returned on Friday after missing 11 games due to an injury to the same ankle.
Analysis: Kaman said he returned too early from the ankle injury once already and he went on to miss 11 games. This time, we are all hopeful that it will not take him quite as long. Clearly, he thinks it might be another lengthy absence. Fantasy owners should look for healthy alternatives for Week 7 (Dec. 6-12). DeAndre Jordan was a weak alternative while Kaman missed time the first time around. We do not recommend adding him this time.
News: According to the Los Angeles Times, Clippers C Chris Kaman aggravated his sprained left ankle in Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers. He was forced from the game and did not return in the 100-91 loss. Kaman had four points and three rebounds in 13 minutes and also chipped in with a steal and a blocked shot.
Analysis: The Clippers have taken a cautious approach with Kaman, but it appears he is not quite 100 percent yet. He was only expected to play about 15 minutes on Sunday but he could not even make it that long. Fantasy owners should continue to monitor his injury to see how much he will play in the upcoming scoring period. Right now he is looking like a risky play for Week 7 (Dec. 6-12). Kaman is a must-start when healthy for his ability to average a double-double on a nightly basis.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman, who has missed the past 11 games with a ankle injury, was back on the court in Friday's 109-104 loss to the Nuggets. Kaman played in 12 minutes and finished with 10 points on 4 of 5 shooting from the floor. He made both of his free-throw attempts and chipped in with six rebounds, three assists and a block in the contest.
Analysis: The Clippers have taken a cautious approach with Kaman, but it appears he is healthy moving forward. The team will likely ease him back into action, so it's possible his minutes could be limited for a few games. Fantasy owners should continue to monitor how much playing time he receives on Sunday before deciding on whether or not to insert him back into your starting lineup for Fantasy Week 7 (Dec.6-12). Kaman is a must-start, when healthy.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman will play in Friday's game against the Nuggets, reports AOL FanHouse.com. Kaman, who has missed the past 11 games with a ankle injury, will play around 10 minutes vs. Denver.
Analysis: The Clippers have taken a cautious approach with Kaman considering his injury history, but the center is anxious to get back. While is numbers are down a little bit while playing alongside Blake Griffin, he is still a double-double threat and a must-start in all formats, when healthy.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman, who has missed the last 11 games with an ankle injury, could return to play a few minutes Friday at Denver, coach Vinny Del Negro told AOL FanHouse. Kaman calls himself "50-50" for the game.
Analysis: The Clippers have taken a cautious approach with Kaman considering his injury history, but the center is anxious to get back. If Del Negro is aiming for it to happen Friday, Kaman probably isn't going to fight him about it. His scoring is down playing alongside Blake Griffin, but he's still a nightly double-double threat and a must-start in Fantasy when healthy.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman, who has been out since Nov. 9 with an ankle injury, is hoping to play at least a few minutes Friday at Denver, according to the Los Angeles Times. The decision is up to team trainer Jasen Powell, though. "I love playing basketball, and I hate sitting out," Kaman said.
Analysis: Kaman is certainly gung-ho about returning, but the Clippers are being extra cautious with him, especially given his history with injuries. Before getting hurt, his scoring was down, which might become the norm playing beside Blake Griffin. Still, he's a nightly double-double threat and a must-start in Fantasy when healthy.
News: As expected, Clippers C Chris Kaman (ankle) was inactive for Wednesday's game against San Antonio. The Los Angeles Times reported on Tuesday that Kaman could possibly return over the weekend.
Analysis: Kaman has admitted that he returned too soon from his ankle injury and this setback has ruled out him out indefinitely, but it appears possible he could return within the next game or two. Avoid activating him in all formats until the team announces a concrete timetable and continue to monitor his progress.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman, who has missed the last 10 games with an ankle injury, isn't expected back before the weekend, according to the Los Angeles Times, which means he's expected to miss Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Kaman has a history of injuries, so the Clippers are taking their time with this one. His return is on the horizon, but the team has yet to set an exact date for it. Kaman, who averaged a career-high 18.5 points per game last year, won't come close to that number playing alongside Blake Griffin this year, but when healthy, he's still a nightly double-double threat and a must-start in Fantasy
News: Just prior to lineup deadlines locking on Monday night, there remains no update from the Clippers as to the status of Chris Kaman for Wednesday night's game against San Antonio. Coach Vinny Del Negro is eyeing a possible return date by the middle of the week.
Analysis: Kaman has admitted that he returned too soon from his ankle injury and this setback has ruled out him out indefinitely. He seems highly unlikely to play in Fantasy Week 6 (Nov. 29-Dec. 5), but we should have a clearer picture by the end of the scoring period. Avoid activating him in all formats.
News: According to the Clippers official website, center Chris Kaman (ankle) was not available for Thursday's game against the Kings. Coach Vinny Del Negro is eyeing a possible return date by the middle of next week. The Clippers host the Spurs on Wednesday and then travel to Denver on Friday.
Analysis: Kaman might return sooner than the middle of next week, but it seems the Clippers are staying cautious with their big man. He has a history of missing extended periods of the season with injuries, so this is nothing new to Fantasy owners. Continue to monitor him through the weekend to see if he's worth throwing in those Week 6 (Nov. 29-Dec. 5) lineups. When healthy, Kaman is a must-start Fantasy center.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman, who has been out since Nov. 9 with a sprained left ankle, thinks he has made enough progress over the last week to beat the initial timetable of 3-4 weeks and return Thursday against the Kings, according to ESPNLosAngeles.com. But coach Vinny Del Negro, who said Sunday that Kaman would miss another week, isn't as optimistic. "He thinks that," Del Negro said. "But we have to see how he does Tuesday and Wednesday, see how his ankle reacts. If we play him Thursday and it blows up, then he's out again. We have to be smart about it. He's a little more optimistic because he wants to get out there."
Analysis: In the end, the opinions of the coaching and training staffs will take precedence over the opinions of Kaman. The 28-year-old veteran has a history of missing long periods of time with injuries, so the smart money is on him returning later in November. Still, because the possibility exists for him to return Thursday, you'll want to keep an eye on him over the next couple days. His production has decreased with the addition of Blake Griffin, but he's still a nightly double-double threat and a must-start in Fantasy when healthy.
News: The Los Angeles Daily News reports that Clippers C Chris Kaman (ankle) is still dealing with swelling in the ankle he injured on Nov. 9. Coach Vinny Del Negro clarified a potential timetable. "It will be at least another week before he returns," said Del Negro.
Analysis: Kaman will not be available to Fantasy owners in Fantasy Week 5 (Nov. 22-28). It does appear that he could be back shortly after that, but you will have to continue to monitor his progress. DeAndre Jordan has been starting in his place, but does not make for a great stopgap measure due to his limited upside. Kaman remains an elite center option when healthy.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman left Tuesday's game against the Hornets with a sprained left ankle and could not return. Kaman landed on Chris Paul's foot and had to immediately leave the court and go to the locker room. Kaman played seven minutes and shot 1 of 3 to score two points in the game before leaving. The Clippers' diagnosed Kaman with a second-degree ankle sprain. He is expected to miss two to three weeks of action.
Analysis: Kaman underwent X-rays and the results were not promising as he seems like he'll be out at least two weeks now. He had just come off a game in which he scored 23 points and grabbed seven rebounds with four blocks so this isn't the best time for him to be injured. Kaman is a solid Fantasy center in all leagues, when healthy, but should be grounded in all formats until he can return. Fantasy owners should consider that the Clippers will give more minutes to DeAndre Jordan, Craig Smith and possibly Al-Farouq Aminu, who scored 20 points in the game, as possible replacements.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman struggled on Wednesday but L.A. still managed to win its first game of the season against the Thunder. Kaman shot just 2 of 9 from the field to score four points over 24 minutes. He added a season-low six rebounds and blocked a season-high two shots.
Analysis: Kaman played poorly on Wednesday and is averaging 11.2 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game this year. As long as his numbers close in on a double-double per game, Kaman can be starting at center in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman managed his first double-double of the season on Sunday against Dallas. He scored 13 points with 13 rebounds, a block and a steal in 32 minutes of action. He averaged 11.3 points and 10.3 rebounds during the first week of the regular season.
Analysis: Kaman's first week playing alongside Blake Griffin has been a productive one, although the dearly drop in scoring based on last year's numbers is somewhat alarming. He averaged 18.5 points per game last season and may see a significant decrease in that area if Griffin continues to see almost all of the team's offensive touches in the paint. There is still plenty of room for both to be highly productive and we are seeing a glimpse of that already, but be prepared for a drop in scoring from Kaman this season.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman struggled from the field in Wednesday's season opener against the Trail Blazers. He shot just 4 for 18 from the field, limiting him to just eight points. He was very active on the boards, however, and finished with 11 rebounds. He added a block and two steals in 36 minutes.
Analysis: Kaman's finishing was off all night both from close and mid range. Fantasy owners concerned that a strong performance by "rookie" Blake Griffin was to blame for the lack in scoring should realize that Griffin attempted 18 shots -- just just missed 14 of them. Kaman should still be thought of as a No.1 center option in all leagues.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had a solid scoring performance in Thursday's preseason game against the Nuggets. He scored 23 points in 37 minutes while Los Angeles fell to Denver 100-95. He went 7 for 13 from the field and made 9 of 11 foul shots while collecting eight rebounds and one assist. Kaman also contributed with one steal and two blocked shots in the defeat.
Analysis: Kaman averaged 18.5 points and 9.3 rebounds per game last season, qualifying him as an elite center in all formats. It was a career year for him and one we think he'll be able to back up this season, especially since he lost weight in the offseason and came into camp in great shape. Blake Griffin could steal chances from him in the future, but Kaman should still get plenty of looks this season. He remains a solid No. 1 center option for all leagues.
News: Center Chris Kaman led the Clippers with 14 points and seven rebounds in his preseason debut against the Trail Blazers. Kaman started alongside second-year "rookie" Blake Griffin for the first time since last preseason. Griffin missed last season with a kneecap injury suffered on a dunk attempt in a preseason game.
Analysis: Kaman averaged 18.5 points and 9.3 rebounds per game last season, qualifying him as an elite center in all formats. It was a career year for him and one we think he'll be able to back up this season despite the presence of Griffin -- the player the team hopes will be their low post presence of the future. Griffin could command more touches in the future, but Kaman should still get plenty of looks this season. He remains a solid No. 1 center option for all leagues.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman scored 23 points in a loss to the Kings on Thursday. Kaman shot 10 of 16 from the floor while adding six rebounds, two blocks and a steal in 33 minutes. He has now scored 20 or more points in three of his last five games.
Analysis: Kaman is finishing off the season with numbers Fantasy owners are accustomed to. He is averaging 19 points and 10.8 rebounds over his last five contests and has recorded three double-doubles during that span. As long as he continues with this production, Kaman is a must-start Fantasy option in all formats.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had 14 points eight rebounds and an assist in Wednesday's game against Portland. He had a streak of six double-doubles snapped.
Analysis: Kaman is averaging 17.8 points and 11.6 rebounds in his last five games and looks to be looking at another strong finish. Barring any injury setbacks (the Clippers have nothing left to play for), Kaman should continue to put up high-end No. 1 center numbers.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had 22 points with 16 rebounds in Sunday's game against the Knicks. He has recorded six straight double-doubles.
Analysis: Kaman is averaging 16.8 points and 12.6 rebounds with over a block per game in his last five contests and is in line for a strong finish. He's a safe play as a No. 1 center in any format.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman scored in double figures for the first time in three games, finishing with 17 points against the Bucks on Tuesday. He grabbed 10 rebounds and recorded one steal in 26 minutes.
Analysis: Kaman's scoring is down over his past five games due to four and nine-point outputs, and he's averaging only 12.8 points and 10.6 rebounds in that stretch. He's played less than 26 minutes in each of his last three contests, so it's possible the Clippers are preparing for the offseason, which would be a shame for Fantasy owners, as Kaman was a No. 1 center this year.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman scored just four points in a win over the Rockets on Thursday. Kaman shot 2 of 9 from the field while adding 12 boards and two blocks. Prior to Thursday, Kaman had scored in double figures in three straight contests.
Analysis: Kaman is battling inconsistency problems on the offensive end. He is averaging just 13.2 points over his last five contests and eight rebounds. The boards continue to come from Kaman which helps his Fantasy value, but until he can maintain consistency with his scoring, he is just a No. 2 Fantasy center at this point.
News: The Clippers' center Chris Kaman just missed a double-double for the third straight game on Tuesday in a loss at Dallas. Kaman shot 10 of 17 from the field and scored 22 points to go with nine rebounds. He also blocked a shot.
Analysis: Kaman is averaging 13.6 points and 6.2 rebounds per game over his last five and those numbers are quite down from what he averages on the season (18.7 and 9.1). He remains worth starting in all Fantasy leagues but owners would like to see the near double-double per game return.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman scored 12 points and added nine rebounds in a loss to the Kings on Sunday. Kaman shot 4 of 10 from the floor while adding a block in 32 minutes. Kaman has only produced one double-double in his last five contests.
Analysis: Once an automatic double-double earlier this season, Kaman has struggled as of late and is averaging just 11.8 points and 6.6 rebounds over his last five contests. However, Kaman is more than capable of getting back to form and with three games during Fantasy Week 22 (March 22-28), he remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman scored 12 points and added nine rebounds in a loss to the Kings on Sunday. Kaman shot 4 of 10 from the floor while adding a block in 32 minutes. Kaman has only produced one double-double in his last five contests.
Analysis: Once an automatic double-double earlier this season, Kaman has struggled as of late and is averaging just 11.8 points oand 6.6 rebounds over his last five contests. However, Kaman is more than capable of getting back to form and with three games during Fantasy Week 22 (March 22-28), he remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman played well Wednesday night against the Bucks with 20 points, seven rebounds and three blocks. Kaman, coming off a 3-for-15 night in the Clippers' 106-100 loss to New Orleans on Monday, made 5 of 6 shots in the first quarter. He finished 8 of 13 from the field. "I thought I started a little slow," Kaman said. "I hit the one step-through, the pump-fake step-through, and then I hit three jumpers in a row, and I felt like I had it going a little bit."
Analysis: Kaman has struggled of late and is only averaging 12.6 points and 5.8 rebounds in his past five games. But hopefully this game against the Bucks will get him going again, and he remains a must-start Fantasy center based on his level of play this season.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman recorded a double-double on Friday night in a loss at Charlotte. The big man scored 13 points on 6 of 11 shooting and added 11 rebounds and a steal.
Analysis: Kaman is averaging 14.4 points and 10 boards per game over his last five. You'd like to see him increase his scoring of late, but the average of a double-double keeps him a must-start Fantasy C. Keep in mind, however, that the Clippers only play three games during Week 21 (March 15-21).
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had 24 points with nine rebounds, a block and a steal in Wednesday's game against Phoenix. It snapped a string of back-to-back double-doubles.
Analysis: Kaman is averaging 18.6 points and 10.8 rebounds in his last five games and remains a solid, high-end No. 1 Fantasy center in all formats. That should remain the case as long as he can stay healthy.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had 18 points with 14 rebounds and three assists in Monday's game against Utah. He added a steal and a block in 36 minutes of action. It was his fourth double-double in his last five games.
Analysis: Kaman is averaging 17.4 points and 11.6 rebounds in his last five games and remains a solid, high-end No. 1 Fantasy guard in all formats. That should remain the case as long as he can stay healthy.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had 18 points, 13 rebounds and two assists in Monday's game against Charlotte. It was his third straight double-double.
Analysis: The three double-doubles have coincided with the departure of Marcus Camby. He is averaging 15.6 points and 10.2 rebounds over his last five games and while he has been more or less a high-end Fantasy center all season, this trade figures to do him a lot of good.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had 22 points with 16 rebounds in Saturday's game against Sacramento. He has had at least 20 points and 10 rebounds in two straight games.
Analysis: Kaman is getting a chance to play a bigger role in the low post with Marcus Camby being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. Eventually, Craig Smith and DeAndre Jordan should be able to lighten the load a tad, but Kaman's numbers stand to be around this level the rest of the season, making him one of the biggest beneficiaries of the trade.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman failed to record a double-double in his final three games before the All-Star break. Kaman scored 13 points and grabbed four rebounds on Wednesday at Golden State. Kaman will play in the All-Star game as he replaced Brandon Roy on the roster.
Analysis: Kaman still averaged 18.2 points and 7.2 boards with 1.6 blocks over the final five games before the All-Star break. Giving Fantasy owners 20 points and nine boards with 1.4 blocks per game on the year, Kaman remains a must-start Fantasy play across the board. The Clippers only play three times during Week 17 (Feb. 15-21) but Kaman is still worth using in most leagues.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman has been named to the 2010 NBA All-Star game for the Western Conference, reports the team's official Twitter feed. Kaman replaces Portland's injured guard Brandon Roy. Kaman, 27, is averaging a career-high 20.2 points and 9.0 rebounds per game and is shooting 49.7 percent from the field.
Analysis: Kaman has 19 double-doubles this season for the Clippers and has been a must-start Fantasy center all year. His accomplishments this season are definitely deserved of an All-Star game appearance. The Clippers play a favorable two-game schedule in the All-Star game-shortened Week 16 (Feb. 8-14).
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman played his third straight game since returning from an ankle injury on Saturday in a loss to the Spurs. Kaman scored 21 points but failed to get a double-double for the first time in the three games. He finished with four rebounds. Kaman shot 8 of 16 from the field and added three blocks and three dimes.
Analysis: Kaman is averaging 19.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in the three games since his return to the lineup. He is healthy and is contributing at a high level. Start Kaman as a No. 1 Fantasy C in all leagues.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman was back in action after a two-game absence due to an ankle injury on Tuesday at Chicago. Kaman was back in a big way, too. He scored 21 points on 10 of 20 shooting over 41 minutes in the win at Chicago and added 11 boards for a double-double. Kaman also blocked a shot.
Analysis: Kaman has two double-doubles in his last two games played and just missed another the game before that. When active, he is clearly a No. 1 Fantasy center.
News: Clippers TV play-by-play announcer Ralph Lawler is reporting that he thinks Chris Kaman is going to try to play Tuesday night in Chicago. Kaman has missed the team's last two games.
Analysis: This is just an estimation by one person, but it is the best we have to go on just prior to lineup deadlines Tuesday. The team did not have a shootaround Tuesday because of snowy weather and there was no report from the team as to whether or not he will play. Be cautious where possible, but this could be enough to make you take a gamble in some daily lineup scenarios.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman (ankle) was inactive for Sunday's game in Cleveland. He is day to day and questionable
Analysis: Kaman will be playing with a chip on his shoulder whenever he does return after being one of the biggest snubs for this year's All-Star game. He has established himself as a high-end No. 1 center when healthy enough to play and for the moment it does not appear he will be out for too much longer, but Fantasy owners will need to take somewhat of a gamble on him for Fantasy Week 15 (Feb. 1-7) if he does not play Sunday because the Clippers are slated for three games. for Tuesday at Chicago.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman (ankle) has been listed as inactive for Sunday's game in Cleveland, reports the Cavs official Twitter feed. He is day to day and questionable for Tuesday at Chicago.
Analysis: Kaman will be playing with a chip on his shoulder whenever he does return after being one of the biggest snubs for this year's All-Star game. He has established himself as a high-end No. 1 center when healthy enough to play and for the moment it does not appear he will be out for too much longer, but Fantasy owners will need to take somewhat of a gamble on him for Fantasy Week 15 (Feb. 1-7), especially seeing as though the Clippers play just three times during the scoring period.
News: According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Clippers C Chris Kaman will be inactive for Sunday's game against Cleveland because of a sprained left ankle.
Analysis: Kaman will be playing with a chip on his shoulder whenever he does return after being one of the biggest snubs for this year's All-Star game. He has established himself as a high-end No. 1 center when healthy enough to play and for the moment it does not appear he will be out for too much longer, but Fantasy owners will need to take somewhat of a gamble on him for Fantasy Week 15 (Feb. 1-7) if he does not play Sunday because the Clippers are slated for three games.
News: According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Clippers C Chris Kaman (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers. He did not play against Minnesota on Friday night due to a sprained left ankle.
Analysis: Kaman will be playing with a chip on his shoulder whenever he does return after being one of the biggest snubs for this year's All-Star game. He has established himself as a high-end No. 1 center when healthy enough to play and for the moment it does not appear he will be out for too much longer, but Fantasy owners will need to take somewhat of a gamble on him for Fantasy Week 15 (Feb. 1-7) if he does not play Sunday because the Clippers are slated for three games.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman did not play against Minnesota on Friday night due to a sprained left ankle. He is listed as day to day.
Analysis: Kaman has established himself as a high-end No. 1 Fantasy center again this season and should remain active in most Fantasy formats. Treat him as day-to-day.
News: According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Clippers C Chris Kaman will sit out Friday because of bruised ribs.
Analysis: When Kaman does get back on the floor, expect him to play with a chip on his shoulder because of his All-Star snub. Regardless, he has established himself as a high-end No. 1 Fantasy center again this season and should remain active in most Fantasy formats. Treat him as day-to-day.
News: According to the Los Angeles Times, Chris Kaman is questionable for Friday's game at Minnesota due to a sprained left ankle. Kaman was left off the Western Conference All Star roster when the team's reserves were announced Thursday.
Analysis: When Kaman does get back on the floor, expect him to play with a chip on his shoulder. Regardless, he has established himself as a high-end No. 1 Fantasy center again this season and should remain active in most Fantasy formats. Treat him as day-to-day.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman recorded a double-double against the Nets on Wednesday, scoring 24 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. It was his third double-double in his last nine games. He added three assists, one steal and one block.
Analysis: Kaman's breakthrough season continues, as he's scored at least 20 points in seven of his last nine games. Averages of 20.1 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 blocks make him a must-start Fantasy option in all formats.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had another solid performance on Sunday at Washington. Kaman scores 20 points and grabbed four boards over 35 minutes. He shot 7 for 10 and added a block.
Analysis: Kaman is averaging 20 points, six boards and 1.5 blocks in the four games he's played since returning from a back injury. Kaman looks sharp right now and can be used widely in Week 14 (Jan. 25-31). The Clippers play a favorable four-game schedule.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman scored 18 points, making him the only other Clipper to score in double figures, as Los Angeles fell 105-85 to Denver on Thursday. In 27 minutes of play, Kaman shot 8 of 16 from the field adding five rebounds.
Analysis: Thursday night's game was not a Kaman-like performance considering he is normally a 20-10 type of player. Every player has their off nights and if this was one of them, Kaman still produced some Fantasy value. He remains a must-start Fantasy option in all formats.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman had 20 points, eight rebounds and one assist Wednesday against Chicago. Kaman, playing his second game after missing the previous four because of a sore lower back, has scored at least 20 points in 14 of his past 15 games. In his six previous NBA seasons, the 7-foot center had never scored 20 in three consecutive games. "I've expanded my range in shooting the basketball," Kaman said. "On top of all that, my teammates are looking to throw me the ball. They know how I'm performing and taking care of business, and I think they trust me now."
Analysis: Kaman is playing at a high level now that he's back at 100 percent. Consider him a must-start option in all leagues.
News: In his return to the lineup, Clippers C Chris Kaman had 22 points and seven rebounds in a 106-95 victory over New Jersey on Monday. Kaman, who missed the previous four games with a sore lower back after being the only Clipper to play in each of the first 35 contests, played 30 minutes and made 10 of 16 shots. "I just got tired of sitting out," Kaman said. "It was four games in five days, and I hadn't done any cardio or anything to get myself back in condition. The more games you miss, the harder it is to come back. So I made the decision to go. I worked with our muscle guy earlier today and it felt really good, so I thought I would take the chance."
Analysis: Kaman's return provides an instant boost to any Fantasy owner. Since the start of the 2007-08 season, the Clippers are 15-65 when Kaman isn't in the lineup, and 45-79 when he is. He is a double-double threat nearly every night and is one of the better all-around centers in the NBA. He is a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman (back) is considered questionable for Monday's game against the Nets, according to the Los Angeles Times. Kaman has missed the team's last four games.
Analysis: Kaman will be an injury risk for Fantasy Week 13 (Jan. 18-24), but it does appear he is close to a return. The Clippers are slated for four games and Fantasy owners in average-based play could choose to gamble on him returning at some point during the week, which does appear to be a distinct possibility.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman did not play in Saturday night's game against Cleveland. This is the fourth straight game Kaman has missed with a lower back issue.
Analysis: This wasn't the best week for owners of Kaman this week. He is clearly one of the top centers in the league and in Fantasy. Fantasy owners should treat him as day-to-day. When healthy, Kaman should be inserted right back into the rotation.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman (back) was inactive for Friday night's game with the Los Angeles Lakers. This is the third straight game Kaman has missed with the lower back issue.
Analysis: This wasn't the best week for owners of Kaman this week. He is clearly one of the top centers in the league and in Fantasy. Fantasy owners should treat him as day-to-day. When healthy, Kaman should be inserted right back into the rotation.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports that Chris Kaman (back) is considered questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers. Kaman did not play against New Orleans on Wednesday after apparently aggravating his sore lower back during warmups in Memphis.
Analysis: Kaman has a chance to play Friday night, but the team likely will not know until close to game time. Fantasy owners should treat him as day-to-day. When healthy, Kaman is a No. 1 Fantasy center in all leagues.
News: Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy said leading scorer Chris Kaman wouldn't play against New Orleans on Wednesday. Kaman, averaging 20.4 points and 9.4 rebounds, had an MRI exam after apparently aggravating his sore lower back during warmups in Memphis.
Analysis: Keep Kaman reserved in all daily leagues and hope he can return soon. When healthy, Kaman is a No. 1 Fantasy center in all leagues.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports the Clippers will be without center Chris Kaman and could be at even more of a size disadvantage if Marcus Camby has not recovered from a stomach virus for Wednesday's game at New Orleans. Camby was only able to play in the first quarter Tuesday at Memphis, and Kaman missed the game with a sore lower back.
Analysis: Keep Kaman reserved in all daily leagues and hope he can return soon. When healthy, Kaman is a No. 1 Fantasy center in all leagues.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman, the Western Conference player of the week, had a sore lower back he aggravated during pregame warmups and missed Tuesday's game at Memphis.
Analysis: Kaman is averaging 20.4 points and 9.4 rebounds per game, emerging as an elite Fantasy center after missing much of last season due to injury. This back injury doesn't sound serious right now, but reports have him scheduled for an MRI on Thursday. Monitor his status closely before setting your lineup for Fantasy Week 13 (Jan. 18-24).
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had 22 points and 14 rebounds in 94-84 victory over Miami on Sunday. Kaman played 37 minutes and was 10 of 24 from the field. Kaman has failed to reach the 20 point mark only once in his last 13 games. That was a 19 point output against Phoenix on Christmas Day.
Analysis: Kaman has been one of the premier centers in the NBA this season. He has only failed to reach double digits in scoring once this season. With four favorable games coming up this week, he is a Fantasy must-start for Fantasy Week 12 (Jan.11-17).
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had 26 points and 10 rebounds Thursday against the 76ers, giving him at least 20 points and 10 rebounds for the sixth time in 10 games. He also had four assists and two blocks. He's averaging 20.2 points and 9.1 rebounds for the season.
Analysis: After battling injuries most of last season, Kaman has continued his emergence that began in 2007-08 and has now become one of the elite centers in Fantasy. Start him in all leagues.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds on Friday in a loss at Phoenix. He shot 7 of 13 from the field and blocked one shot.
Analysis: Kaman is averaging 23 points and 10.4 boards with a block per game over his last five. He's clearly worthy of use as a No. 1 Fantasy center.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had 23 points and 15 rebounds Monday at San Antonio, giving him four 20-10 games in his last five. The 15 rebounds were his most since he had 16 in the season opener.
Analysis: Kaman has been on fire lately, averaging 22.6 points and 11.2 rebounds over his last six games. Then again, he's averaging over 19 points and nine rebounds overall, so the hot streak has been a season-long affair. He has regained his place as a No. 1 Fantasy center after missing much of last season due to injury. Start him in all leagues.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had 24 points with 11 rebounds before fouling out in Saturday's overtime game against the Sixers. It was his fourth double-double in five games.
Analysis: Kaman just missed a double-double in his previous game with 20 points and 9 rebounds at the Knicks. Fantasy owners should continue to view him as a high-end No. 1 Fantasy center.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had 23 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals Monday against the Wizards. He now has double-doubles in three of his last four games.
Analysis: Kaman is averaging 16.8 points and 9.2 rebounds in five December games. He had been struggling offensively until a doctor diagnosed him with a Vitamin D deficiency that is being treated. Since he seems to be back on track now, he remains a No. 1 Fantasy center -- one capable of going 20-10 any given day.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had 19 points with 10 rebounds in Sunday's game against San Antonio. It was his third double-double in his last five games.
Analysis: Kaman is averaging 13.8 points and 9.2 rebounds over his last five games. He had been struggling offensively of late until a doctor diagnosed him with a Vitamin D deficiency that is being treated. He's gotten it going on offense lately and is back to being a high-end Fantasy center. Start him in all leagues.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman will only play twice during Week 7 (Dec. 7-13) as L.A. plays on Tuesday against the Magic and doesn't play again until Sunday against the Spurs. Kaman is averaging 19 points and 8.4 rebounds on the season but has struggled to score in his previous two games.
Analysis: Kaman is definitely worth starting as a No. 1 Fantasy C on most occasions. This isn't one of them. With the Clippers playing just twice in Week 7, we can't recommend Kaman as a start in cumulative formats. In average-based play, he remains a good play.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman was back over 20 points on Friday as he dropped 26 on the Pistons in Detroit. Kaman shot 11 of 13 from the field and added seven rebounds and a block.
Analysis: Kaman had missed out on at least 20 points in five straight games before Friday. Still, he continues to put up numbers worthy of a No. 1 Fantasy center. However, the Clippers play just twice in Week 6 (Nov. 30-Dec. 6). Be mindful of that and use other options if available to you.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had 10 points and 10 rebounds Wednesday at Indiana, giving him his first double-double in seven games. He entered the game averaging 20.5 points for the season, but he has scored less than 20 points in each of his last five games, averaging 14.4.
Analysis: Kaman got off to a hot start, but Al Thornton and Marcus Camby have stepped up recently, making Kaman's numbers more reasonable. He's not the kind of player who will average 20 and 10, but he can average 15 and eight, making him a must-start Fantasy center when healthy.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman, who had been dealing with virus and missed practice on Thursday, was the Clippers' top performer on Friday in a loss to the Raptors. He went 10 for 16 from the field, scoring 25 points. He also grabbed seven rebounds and added an assist, blocking two shots.
Analysis: Kaman has scored more than 20 points in four of his last five contests and is currently scoring 21.7 points per game and 9.6 rebounds on the season. He has once again emerged as a top-flight Fantasy talent and should remain active in all formats as this virus has not been slowing him down.
News:Los Angeles Times reporter Lisa Dillman reports via her Twitter feed that Chris Kaman was not at practice Thursday. He is suffering from a virus and not the flu, but the team hopes he will play Friday against Toronto.
Analysis: Kaman had the virus Wednesday, but it did not stop him from scoring 20 points with 11 rebounds. He is considered day to day and should be able to play through it again on Friday. He is off to a great start this season and remains a must-start in all leagues.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman recorded his fourth double-double of the season Wednesday at the Thunder, finishing with 20 points and 11 rebounds in 41 minutes. Coach Mike Dunleavy said Kaman played with a virus that is contagious, and he was advised to keep him away from the rest of the team. He said Kaman wouldn't practice Thursday. "I haven't been feeling the greatest, but it's not an excuse," Kaman said.
Analysis: Not an excuse for what? Kaman had another great game during the season of his life, showing not even a virus can stop him. Since he played through the illness this time, you have to think he will in the team's next game Friday against the Raptors. He's averaging nearly 20 points and 10 rebounds per game, so he's obviously a must-start in Fantasy.
News:Chris Kaman and Baron Davis are starting to connect and that's good news for the Los Angeles Clippers center. Kaman had 22 points and nine rebounds in 28 minutes and the Clippers ended a seven-game losing streak in the Oakland Arena with a 118-90 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday. "I'm getting better at feeling out his game," Kaman said of his relationship with the point guard. "I didn't get to do a lot of that last year. I'm getting more comfortable playing with him and I'm trying to be ready when he throws the ball. He makes great plays and I just try to recover, get the ball and put it in the basket." Kaman added nine rebounds and three blocks.
Analysis: Kaman is averaging 22.5 points, 10 boards and two blocks per game this season and continues to improve. He should be a No. 1 Fantasy C at this point.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman had 25 points and 11 rebounds Monday against Minnesota. He has scored at least 20 points in his past four games and this is his third double-double in five games this year.
Analysis: Kaman continues to play at a high level and should remain active in all leagues. Start him as a No. 1 Fantasy center as long as he's playing like this.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had a career-high 27 points with 11 rebounds in Saturday's game against the Mavericks. He scored 20-plus points for a third straight game.
Analysis: Kaman has scored at least 18 points in each of his first four games to begin the season. The absence of rookie Blake Griffin for the first month of the season is allowing for him to remain a focal point in the paint. It remains to be seen how things will change once Griffin is put into the mix, but Fantasy owners should enjoy Kaman's production while it lasts.
News: Clippers PF Blake Griffin has a broken left kneecap that could sideline the No. 1 overall draft pick for six weeks. The Clippers confirmed Griffin's stress fracture late Monday night. Griffin won't be in the Clippers' lineup when they face the Lakers in their opener Tuesday night, and the former Oklahoma star could be out much longer. Expect Chris Kaman to see more touches in the meantime.
Analysis: Kaman won't see as much of a boost as much as he'll be able to maintain the type of production he has had in the past when he's been able to put up solid numbers for a No. 1 center. His production could slip once Griffin returns, so make sure to take advantage of his early-season situation. Kaman could turn into a sell-high candidate as Griffin's return nears.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman, who along with PF Marcus Camby is keeping first-round pick Blake Griffin on the bench for now, is looking like a guy determined to keep his job so far this preseason. He played 38 minutes against the Warriors on Monday and finished with 16 points and nine rebounds.
Analysis: Kaman missed a significant period of time last year with a foot injury, which played a part in keeping him from repeating his breakout 2007 season, when he averaged 15.7 points and 12.7 rebounds. With the surplus of big men in Los Angeles, Kaman stands little chance of reaching those numbers again, but he's still a nightly double-double threat worth drafting as a No. 2 Fantasy center.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports that the Clippers and Grizzlies agreed to a deal that will send Zach Randolph to Memphis in exchange for Quentin Richardson. Because of salary cap rules, the deal can't be completed until next week.
Analysis: The Clippers say they are committed to giving rookie Blake Griffin a "long leash" even as a rookie and this move will allow them to do so. This move should allow the Clippers to rotate Marcus Camby and Chris Kaman at the center position and it will ease some of the congestion that threatened to cut into each of the players' Fantasy appeal.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman returned from a bout with the flu for Friday's game against the Kings. He scored 14 points in the game and added 13 rebounds off the bench in 29 minutes of action. Kaman also blocked four shots and had an assist in the team's 109-78 win.
Analysis: Kaman has dealt with injuries all season but was able to beat the flu pretty quickly. He should remain a No. 2 Fantasy center the rest of the way this season as long as he is healthy and active.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports Clippers center Chris Kaman, who's missed three games because of flu, practiced Thursday. There won't be a decision on his status until the shoot-around Friday morning. Kaman has been limited to 27 games this season because of injury and illness.
Analysis: It appears like Kaman is exepcted to play Friday against the Kings. COnsider Kaman a No. 2 Fantasy center when healthy and hope he doesn't suffer any setbacks the rest of this year.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman (flu) did not practice Monday and was held out of Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves. He did not play Sunday against the Lakers, either, and has missed three games with the illness.
Analysis: Keep Kaman reserved in all leagues. As we know, Kaman is injury prone and has the tendency to milk injuries. The Clippers have nothing to play for and have no reason to rush Kaman back any time soon.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports Clippers center Chris Kaman (flu) did not practice Monday and is considered doubtful for Tuesday's game against Minnesota. He did not play Sunday against the Lakers and has missed two games with the illness.
Analysis: Keep Kaman reserved in all leagues. As we know, Kaman is injury prone and has the tendency to milk injuries. The Clippers have nothing to play for and have no reason to rush Kaman back any time soon.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman is dealing with a case of the flu and could not play on Sunday against the Lakers in his second straight missed game. He's day to day and questionable for Tuesday at home against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: At least this is an ailment Kaman should be able to fight off quickly and get over completely. With Marcus Camby potentially out for the year, Kaman should be thought of as a No. 2 option. Since he didn't play Sunday he's an injury risk for Week 24 (April 6-12) but we expect him to get back soon.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman (flu) was unable to play against the Nuggets on Saturday. He is considered questionable for Sunday's game at the Lakers.
Analysis: At least this is an ailment Kaman should be able to fight off quickly and get over completely. With Marcus Camby potentially out for the year, Kaman should be thought of as a No. 2 option. He won't likely be an injury risk for the upcoming scoring period.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman started on Saturday at Houston with Marcus Camby missing time due to injury and he played quite well. Kaman got 27 minutes and scored 16 points with five rebounds. He was 4-of-9 from the field and added a block.
Analysis: Kaman hadn't scored in double figures in four straight games before doing it on Wednesday. He's still averaging only eight points and five boards over his last five games but you might consider getting him active in deeper leagues as long as Camby is out, which could be up to two weeks. This makes him worth considering again as a No. 2 center.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports that Marcus Camby (ankle) will be out for one to two weeks. The ankle is not broken, the team said, but the injury could end his season. Chris Kaman would be likely to see a Fantasy boost in his absence.
Analysis: Two weeks would mean he might get back for the final three or four games, according to the report. Kaman has not played over 20 minutes in his last four games and has been held to under 10 points as a result in each game. Some of it is because, as he claims, he is not back to 100 percent yet. This makes him worth considering again as a No. 2 center.
News:Chris Kaman, sidelined for most of the season by a left foot injury, added 19 points in 21 1/2 minutes in his fifth game back for the Clippers Wednesday against Washington. "I'm 15 pounds too heavy right now," Kaman said, "and I don't think I'm going to be back to where I was, just because I'm out of shape and I get tired a lot easier. Rebounding is coming on, but my defense is still a little slow and I'm still a little behind on the plays."
Analysis: Kaman continues to work his way back after missing most of the season with a foot injury. He is worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy center as long as he's starting, but we'd like to see him play more than just 20 minutes or so. He had 19 points and six rebounds on Wednesday, but that was was with Marcus Camby out due to a hamstring injury. Camby is day to day at the moment.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman remained with the starters Tuesday at Golden State despite Zach Randolph coming back to the team following his father's funeral. Kaman had eight points and five rebounds in 20 minutes.
Analysis: Kaman continues to work his way back after missing most of the season with a foot injury. He is worth using as a No. 2 Fantasy center as long as he's starting, but we'd like to see him play more than just 20 minutes. Hopefully that happens, but don't overvalue Kaman as anything more than a No. 2 option.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman (foot) started and played 30 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Cavs. Kaman scored just six points on 3-of-11 shooting and added four rebounds. Kaman also had three blocked shots.
Analysis: Kaman returned for the first time since Nov. 26 because of plantar fascitis in his left foot and looked a bit shaky. His return is what is important, however. Continue to monitor his progress and hope he doesn't have any setbacks. He should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy center in most leagues unless he proves more in the coming days.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports Clippers center Chris Kaman said his MRI on Monday was clear and he'll be back to play Tuesday for the first time since Nov. 26. The 7-foot Kaman has been out with plantar fasciitis in his left foot but said he is targeting playing about 20 minutes against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Kaman back in your active lineup this week, but consider Kaman a No. 2 center in deeper leagues at this time. He likely won't play much in his return, but he could still be a double-double threat if given enough touches. This will be the first time Kaman has to play with Marcus Camby and Zach Randolph, so there could be an adjustment there as well.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports that Chris Kaman is hoping to return Tuesday against Cleveland if he receives clearance of an MRI he will undergo on Monday. He has not played since Nov. 26 due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot.
Analysis: Kaman said he is hoping to play around 20 minutes in Tuesday's game. He clearly will need at least a few games before he can get back to full strength. With Marcus Camby establishing himself as the primary center while Kaman was away, he should be viewed as no more than a low-end No. 2 center until he can get back to full strength.
News: The Sports Xchange reports Monday that Clippers center Chris Kaman (plantar fasciitis left foot) likely will be cleared for contact next week, paving the way for his return. Kaman last played Nov. 26.
Analysis: For now, continue to monitor Kaman's progress and hope the report is accurate. It would be nice to see Kaman playing again because when healthy he is a No. 2 Fantasy center.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman (strained arch) could be out for another two weeks. Kaman originally injured his foot on Nov. 26 and has had the flu for the last three days. He missed Monday's game against Golden State, which was the 42nd game in a row he has been out.
Analysis: Continue to monitor Kaman's status and hope he can return soon. When healthy, Kaman is a solid No. 2 Fantasy center in all scoring formats. Hopefully he can get back to 100 percent in time for the Fantasy playoffs.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman is scheduled to be back on the floor after the All-Star break, though the exact date for his return remains unclear. He's been out since late November with a strained left arch. "We should get him back for 25-plus games," coach Mike Dunleavy said.
Analysis: Kaman is obviously a nightly double-double threat when healthy, but you'll want to keep him reserved for the first week after the All-Star break. Even if he returns promptly, he might have trouble producing until he gets comfortable playing alongside Zach Randolph and Marcus Camby.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports Clippers center Chris Kaman (strained arch) could be out longer than expected. The Clippers hoped Kaman would come back just after the All-Star break but now it appears Kaman won't return until after the Feb. 19 trade deadline.
Analysis: This means you'll likely be without Kaman for the scoring period following the All-Star break from Feb. 16-21. Keep him reserved in all leagues until he returns to the court and proves he's ready to produce for your Fantasy team and can adjust to playing with Marcus Camby and Zach Randolph.
News: Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy said after Monday's game in Charlotte that C Chris Kaman, out since November with a foot injury, remains on schedule to return after the All-Star break.
Analysis: Kaman is back with the club and is on track to return, but there is still no clear return date sent. Until there is, Fantasy owners will be advised to keep him reserved. It sounds like he may be back for the upcoming scoring period, but Fantasy owners should plan on giving him a week to shake off some rust and settle in alongside Zach Randolph and Marcus Camby.
News: The Clippers got good injury news Monday: Center Chris Kaman, who has missed most of the season with a strained left arch, is back with the club and will resume shooting in the coming days, coach Mike Dunleavy said, with hopes that he'll start playing after the All-Star break.
Analysis: Kaman has not played since Nov. 26, when he managed only 12 minutes against Denver. When he returns, it will be to a crowded back court alongside Marcus Camby, which would have a limiting effect on both their values in Fantasy.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports that Chris Kaman (foot) will likely be out through the All-Star break in mid-February. The All-Star game is Feb. 15 in Phoenix.
Analysis: Kaman has not played since Nov. 26, when he managed only 12 minutes against Denver. This news also means it will be tough to trade him before the Feb. 19 deadline and Fantasy owners could see him return to a crowded back court alongside Marcus Camby, which would have a limiting effect on both their values in Fantasy.
News: The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Clippers C Chris Kaman will likely not return from his foot injury until at least mid-January. Kaman was originally thought back by the end of December with his strained arch in his left foot.
Analysis: Kaman is a must-start Fantasy center when healthy. He was averaging 13.9 points and 9.4 rebounds in 15 games before getting injured and actually played through the injury near the end. Yes, he's going to be out longer than expected, again, but when he comes back he should go right back to being a solid option.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports that Chris Kaman could return either next week or after Jan. 1. Kaman has been out because of a strained left arch.
Analysis: Either way, this news makes Kaman a must-sit for the upcoming scoring period. It seems he may be back for the following scoring period, but Marcus Camby should continue to benefit from his absence.
News: The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Chris Kaman hopes to return either a little before or a little after Christmas. "I've got to stick this out, just wait. I'll probably be a little bit out of shape when I come back," said Kaman.
Analysis: That pretty much rules Kaman out for Fantasy purposes for the upcoming scoring period. It seems he may be back for the following scoring period, but Marcus Camby should continue to benefit from his absence.
News: Los Angeles Clippers C Chris Kaman's sore left foot will keep him out of the lineup for one to two weeks, reports the Los Angeles Times. Kaman has a strained left arch in his foot. He will miss the team's upcoming four-game trip. An MRI exam on Friday revealed small tears. He could be sidelined through mid-December. "It's just pretty sore right now," Kaman said on Saturday night before the Clippers played against Miami. "I'm just going to have to give it the proper rest time to come back full strength. Because if I keep playing on it, it just keeps beating it up. It progressively got worse from the time I injured it against Oklahoma to now. I was limited in my rebounding a little bit. It was kind of frustrating. I was still trying to play or whatever. I'm not a savior or something. It was getting to be to the point where I couldn't even walk on it in the morning. I just got sick of it."
Analysis: Kaman had played well with the foot injury, averaging 17.4 points and 9.6 rebounds over the previous five games, but the pain apparently became too much. A frontcourt player like him needs his leaping ability, so the Clippers likely want to nip this injury in the bud before it gets worse. Kaman remains a No. 1 Fantasy center when healthy. He should be reserved in next week's scoring period in Fantasy.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman, playing his sixth straight game with a strained arch in his left foot that limits his jumping and affects his overall movement, went to the bench for good at the end of the first quarter Wednesday against the Nuggets with six points and one rebound in 12 minutes. It was a game-time decision to play for the 7-foot center, who didn't take part in the morning shootaround or Tuesday's practice.
Analysis: Kaman had played well with the foot injury, averaging 17.4 points and 9.6 rebounds over the previous five games, but the pain apparently became too much. A frontcourt player like him needs his leaping ability, so the Clippers likely want to nip this injury in the bud before it gets worse. Kaman remains a No. 1 Fantasy center when healthy, but if he doesn't return Saturday, consider him a risky start for Fantasy Week 6 (Dec. 1-7).
News: The New York Daily News reports that the Knicks acquired Warriors forward Al Harrington Friday for Jamal Crawford in a deal that creates salary cap space for the summer of 2010. The Knicks are also working on a trade that would land Zach Randolph in Dallas. The Clippers are still hoping to acquire Randolph for Tim Thomas and Cuttino Mobley.
Analysis: Randolph had been rumored to possibly be part of the Harrington-Crawford deal as part of a three-team trade that would include the Clippers. No deal is close to done yet and there is still some work to be done on this front. Fantasy owners who own either Chris Kaman, Marcus Camby or Al Thornton should hope that Randolph is not acquired as it would create even more of a logjam in the L.A. frontcourt. For now, it seems their Fantasy value has been spared.
News: Various sources are reporting that Al Harrington has been traded to the Knicks in exchange for Jamal Crawford and Malik Rose. New York Newsday is reporting that it may be a three-team deal that also includes the Clippers. Such a deal would also include Zach Randolph and Mardy Collins going to the Clippers and Tim Thomas and Cuttino Mobley going to New York.
Analysis: There is definitely some deal going down today, but Fantasy owners should stay tuned to find out who is officially involved. If this trade goes through, it has a serious chance of limiting Randolph's value. He'll be in a front court that consists of Chris Kaman, Marcus Camby and Al Thornton. Everyone in that front court would stand to take a Fantasy hit.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had one of his best games of the season on Wednesday night as he scored 25 points and ripped down 14 boards against the Thunder. His 25 points are a season high.
Analysis: Kaman's offense suffered some with the addition of Marcus Camby this season, but it seems to be working out well for both players for now. Kaman is worth starting in any league that requires two centers and can be viewed as a decent No. 1.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that Chris Kaman began the season by only making 10 of his first 32 field-goal attempts over the first three games. But in the six games that followed, Kaman sank 37-of-57 shots from the field.
Analysis: Kaman's offense suffered some with the addition of Marcus Camby this season, but it seems to be working out well for both players for now. Kaman is worth starting in any league that requires two centers and can be viewed as a decent No. 1.
News: With 18 points in his previous two games coming into Saturday, Chris Kaman bounced back with a solid 15 points and 13 rebounds Saturday against the Warriors.
Analysis: Kaman seems to be able to get his boards even with Marcus Camby around. The Clippers brought Camby off the bench on Saturday. Kaman's offense has suffered some, but he's worth starting in any league that requires two centers and can be viewed as a decent No. 1.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman scored eight points in Wednesday's game against Sacramento. He's scored a combined 18 points in his last two games since scoring 23 points against Houston on Nov. 7.
Analysis: Kaman has taken six or fewer shots in three of his last four games with the 23-point game being the exception. He had a slow rebounding game on Wednesday, but had at least nine rebounds in six straight games and seems to be able to get his boards even with Marcus Camby around. His offense has suffered, but he's worth starting in any league that requires two centers.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had 10 points with nine rebounds in Sunday's game against Dallas. The Clippers are one of two teams with just two games in Week 3 (Nov. 10-16).
Analysis: Kaman is too risky to start in most cumulative scoring leagues for Week 3, but he has some appeal in leagues that use averages because the matchups are against bad defensive teams like Sacramento and Golden State.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that Chris Kaman might be worn down from playing international basketball for the first time in his career over the summer. Kaman represented the German national team in the Beijing Olympics and was a teammate of Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki. Although Kaman has had three points-rebounds double-doubles in the past four games, his shooting percentage is woeful and he has committed an alarming number of turnovers.
Analysis: Kaman had three more turnovers in the loss to the Lakers and now has a team-high 18 in five games. He is averaging a double-double (11.8 ppg, 10.6 rpg) in five games and Fantasy owners in Head-to-Head leagues should still consider him a must-start. Where he is hurting Fantasy owners a bit is in Rotisserie formats or category-based leagues. But as long as he is putting up double-doubles, he should find a spot in most leagues in active lineups.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman, who broke out with career highs in points (15.7), rebounds (12.7), assists (1.9), blocks (2.8) and minutes played (37.2) last season, looked borderline useless in the season opener against the Lakers on Wednesday. He had eight points, five rebounds, two assists and one block in 30 minutes, shooting 3-for-9 from the floor.
Analysis: Even more troubling, Kaman performed this way with newcomer Marcus Camby out of the lineup because of a bruised heel. Think of how much his numbers stand to drop once Camby returns. Obviously, Kaman can only go up from here, but he likely overperformed last year, so keep your expectations in check. Start him as a No. 1 Fantasy C, but he might end up playing more like a No. 2.
News: The Clippers have two good matchups in the first week of the season as they will face a Lakers team that allowed 101.3 points per game last season and a Nuggets team that gave up 107.0 ppg, second most in the NBA. The Jazz allowed 99.3 points per game.
Analysis: Marcus Camby missed most of the preseason with a bruised heel and it has not recovered in time for him to begin the regular season. He is doubtful for the opener and it is very possible he will not play at all in Week 1. That's somewhat good news for Chris Kaman owners as Camby will not be around to take away his rebounds. Kaman makes a strong start. The same goes for breakout candidate Al Thornton and Ricky Davis. In larger leagues, rookie Eric Gordon and veterans Cuttino Mobley and Tim Thomas could be useful in a pinch.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman averaged 10.4 points and 6.0 rebounds in six games for Germany at the Beijing Olympics, a far cry from the career highs in points (15.7), rebounds (12.7), assists (1.9), blocks (2.8) and minutes played (37.2) he averaged during the 2007-08 regular season.
Analysis: Keep in mind that the Clippers acquired Marcus Camby this offseason and he'll have more competition for rebounds this season than he had during his breakout season in 07-08. If he was having trouble fighting for boards on the German national team, he could be in for a down year with the Clippers overall.
News:Chris Kaman didn't do much offensively (8 points) Tuesday for Germany against Spain at the Beijing Olympics, but he did bring down 10 rebounds. Kaman has just 12 points combined in his last two games and had just four rebounds in the previous two games coming in.
Analysis: Keep in mind that the Clippers acquired Marcus Camby this offseason and he'll have more competition for rebounds this season than he had during his breakout season in 07-08. If he's having trouble fighting for boards on the German national team, he could be in for a down year with the Clippers.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman scored just four points in Tuesday's loss against Greece at the Beijing Olympics. He had scored 24 points in the opener against Angola.
Analysis: Kaman averaged career highs in points (15.7), rebounds (12.7), assists (1.9), blocks (2.8) and minutes played (37.2) during the 2007-08 regular season. He missed 26 games, though, due to an ankle injury -- also a career high. He'll be playing alongside Marcus Camby in the front court, so there is the potential for a dropoff in rebounding. Still, he is worthy of a pick as your No. 1 center thanks to the breakout season he enjoyed a year ago.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman averaged career highs in points (15.7), rebounds (12.7), assists (1.9), blocks (2.8) and minutes played (37.2) during the 2007-08 regular season. He missed 26 games, though, due to an ankle injury -- also a career high.
Analysis: Much of Kaman's success was due to the fact Elton Brand missed all but eight games of the regular season with an Achilles' injury. But Kaman attributes his rise in production to correcting a misdiagnoses of Attention Deficit Disorder in the previous offseason. He was able to get the proper treatment for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and believes this was mostly the reason for his success. We believe it was a combination of the two things. With Brand expected to return next season, there's a very big possibility that his numbers will decline in 2008-09, but he still has to be viewed as a solid No. 1 center going into the season. Just don't expect him to out-perform his draft value.
News: After attempting to play against Houston on Sunday, Clippers center Chris Kaman confirmed he will sit out the rest of the season because of a sprained right ankle, according to the Los Angeles Times. Kaman played in only 56 games this season, the fewest he has played in his five NBA seasons.
Analysis: Kaman has been a breakout player this season, averaging 16 points and 13 rebounds per game, but now that he's out for the season, keep him reserved in all leagues. Next year Kaman will come into the season as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy center, and hopefully he can match his production from this year.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman was held out of Sunday's game against the Rockets because of a ankle injury. He has missed the last two games and is questionable for Tuesday against the Rockets.
Analysis: Kaman has been a breakout player this season, averaging 16 points and 13 rebounds per game. But after missing so much of March with a lower back injury, he's really starting to get a reputation for being fragile. Couple that with the fact that Elton Brand just returned to the lineup, and Kaman might have trouble keeping his status as a No. 1 Fantasy center down the stretch. He looks like a risky start for the final Fantasy scoring period.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman was held out of Thursday's game against the Kings because of a ankle injury. He has missed the last two games and is questionable for Sunday against the Rockets.
Analysis: Kaman has been a breakout player this season, averaging 16 points and 13 rebounds per game. But after missing so much of March with a lower back injury, he's really starting to get a reputation for being fragile. Couple that with the fact that Elton Brand just returned to the lineup, Kaman might have trouble keeping his status as a No. 1 Fantasy center down the stretch.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman was held out of Wednesday's game against the Sonics because of a ankle injury. He had to leave in the first quarter Monday against the Mavs and is questionable for Thursday against the Kings.
Analysis: Kaman has been a breakout player this season, averaging 16 points and 13 rebounds per game. But after missing so much of March with a lower back injury, he's really starting to get a reputation for being fragile. Couple that with the fact that Elton Brand just returned to the lineup, Kaman might have trouble keeping his status as a No. 1 Fantasy center down the stretch.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman played only the first quarter Monday against the Mavericks because of a sprained right ankle. He finished with five points and three rebounds in 12 minutes.
Analysis: Kaman has been a breakout player this season, averaging 16 points and 13 rebounds per game. But after missing so much of March with a lower back injury, he's really starting to get a reputation for being fragile. Reserve him for now, but he's a No. 1 Fantasy center when healthy.
News:Chris Kaman was back after missing nine games with a sore lower back and a good game against the Spurs despite the Clippers losing 97-88. Kaman scored 16 points and pulled down five rebounds.
Analysis: The return of Kaman, who had been relatively quiet for the first three quarters and played limited minutes, proved crucial to the Clippers in the fourth quarter. He and Corey Maggette keyed an 11-0 Clippers run, and his basket with 7:23 to play gave them their first lead -- 80-79 -- since they were up 3-2 early. Kaman is a solid starting option in all Fantasy formats.
News: The Clippers were almost whole Monday, with key components of the squad returning to practice, according to the Los Angeles Times. Elton Brand took part in a full-fledged scrimmage for the first time since rupturing his Achilles' tendon last summer. He joined center Chris Kaman, laboring through an injury-plagued second half. Coach Mike Dunleavy expects Kaman (nerve inflammation in his lower back) to work himself into a game sometime this week, but the center is doubtful Tuesday night against the Dallas Mavericks. "I think he's capable of playing some minutes, if I wanted to do that," Dunleavy said. "I think he clearly is close. I think he'll be back sometime this week, for sure."
Analysis: Keep an eye on what develops, but it appears Kaman will come back soon. When healthy, he is a solid starting option in all Fantasy formats.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman's achy lower back resurfaced the day before the team left for its trip, causing him to miss all five games. He has sat out 14 of the Clippers last 27 games because of his back and flu. He is averaging 16 points and 13.1 rebounds, but enduring an injury-plagued second half. Kaman was originally sidelined for four games by the sore back. He returned for five games before sitting the last five games. Coach Mike Dunleavy said in the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday it was his decision to sit Kaman. The preliminary estimation, Dunleavy said, was that Kaman would sit for two weeks. "I was not expecting that he would take a step back," Dunleavy said. "Part of it was that he didn't actually tell me the truth when I asked him how he was feeling. He just wanted to get into the game and try and help us win."
Analysis: For now, keep Kaman reserved in all Fantasy leagues and hope he can return soon.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman missed his fifth straight game with a lower back injury Monday at Minnesota.
Analysis: Kaman continues to have a career year with Elton Brand sidelined and is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy. For now, keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues and hope he can return soon.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman missed his fourth straight game with a sore back Saturday at Washington. "Chris is going to be out a while, I think. It doesn't make sense for us to take any risks with him," coach Mike Dunleavy said.
Analysis: Dunleavy took some of the drama out of the situation for Fantasy owners. Kaman had missed seven of the last 12 games with the injury, and the Clippers will likely give him all the time in the world he needs to heal after his monster breakout season. With 16 points and 13 rebounds per game, he's normally a must-start in Fantasy.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman (back) was not in the lineup Friday in the game against Atlanta. the Magic. Kaman has now missed the last three games and remains questionable for Saturday night's game at Washington.
Analysis: Kaman has missed seven of the last 12 games with a lower back injury, but when he has been active, he has been productive. He had a double-double in four of five games before missing these games. Kaman continues to have a career year with Elton Brand sidelined and is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman (back) was not in the lineup Wednesday against the Magic. He has now missed the last two games and is questionable for Friday against the Hawks.
Analysis: Kaman has missed six of the last 11 games with the back ailment, but when he has been active, he has been productive. He had a double-double in four of five games before missing the last two contests. Kaman continues to have a career year with Elton Brand sidelined and is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy.
News: According to the Los Angeles Times, Clippers center Chris Kaman, whose sore lower back resurfaced and hindered him from playing in the Clippers' victory over the Miami Heat on Monday, is questionable Wednesday night at Orlando.
Analysis: The Clippers might need to give him an occasional rest for the remainder of the season, but he remains a No. 1 Fantasy center. Keep an eye on what happens and hope he can return.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman sat out with a sore lower back Friday at Miami. He had missed four straight games with the same ailment before playing in the last five.
Analysis: Kaman recorded double-doubles in four of the five games since his return, so he appeared healthy enough. The Clippers might need to give him an occasional rest for the remainder of the season, but he remains a No. 1 Fantasy center.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman has started another pointers-rebounds double-double streak. It's at three consecutive games. He ranks eighth in the league in that category, with 35.
Analysis: Kaman has played well this season and hopefully his streak will continue to grow. For now consider Kaman a solid No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman shot 5-for-9 from the field in Wednesday's overtime win over Sacramento, finishing with 17 points and 11 rebounds. He also blocked 4 shots.
Analysis: Kaman played his best game since returning from a sore lower back and any Fantasy owners that were waiting to see a sign from him to get him active should wait no longer. He remains an elite Fantasy center.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman, just one game removed from a four-game absence with a sore lower back, had only 10 points, five rebounds and four assists Monday against the Sixers.
Analysis: Kaman has slowed down following a hot start. He should still be considered a No. 2 Fantasy center, but he's not a must-start any more considering his recent slide.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman, who missed four games with a sore lower back, returned to the starting lineup Saturday against the Pistons. He finished with 13 points and 14 rebounds in 33 minutes.
Analysis: When healthy, Kaman is averaging 16.2 points, 13.2 rebounds and 3.0 blocked shots and should remain active during his breakout season. He looks to have picked up right where he left off.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman (back) did not return to the lineup Friday at Denver. He has now missed the last four games.
Analysis: No telling yet when Kaman will return, but he seems pretty banged up. Reserve him for now. When healthy, Kaman is averaging 16.2 points, 13.2 rebounds and 3.0 blocked shots and should remain active during his breakout season.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman (back) did not return to the lineup Wednesday against the Trail Blazers. He has now missed the last three games and remains questionable for Friday against the Nuggets.
Analysis: No telling yet when Kaman will return, but he seems pretty banged up. Reserve him for now. When healthy, Kaman is averaging 16.2 points, 13.2 rebounds and 3.0 blocked shots and should remain active during his breakout season.
News: As expected, Clippers C Chris Kaman sat out his second straight game with a sore lower back Monday against the Celtics. "My whole body is hurting," Kaman recently told the Los Angeles Times.
Analysis: No telling yet when Kaman will return, but he seems pretty banged up. Reserve him for now. When healthy, Kaman is averaging 16.2 points, 13.2 rebounds and 3.0 blocked shots and should remain active during his breakout season.
News: The Clippers C Chris Kaman (back) is doubtful for Monday's game against Boston, according to the Los Angeles Times. "My whole body is hurting," said Kaman, who has sat out three straight games -- the first because of a shin bruise.
Analysis: Kaman seems to be a lot more banged up than first reported and is a risky start for the upcoming week. With the Clippers listed for four games in the upcoming week, he's a player you'll have to start at your own risk.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman (back) is "a question mark" for Monday's game against Boston, according to the Los Angeles Times. "It will take three or four days for the joint to calm down," trainer Jasen Powell said Saturday.
Analysis: A sore lower back limited Kaman in the exhibition season for two weeks. He is also dealing with a shin injury that may stay with him for the rest of the season. "It isn't feeling great sometimes," he said. "The MRI's and X-rays all came back negative, which is good. There's no damage or anything. I don't know what it is exactly." He seems to be a lot more banged up than first reported and is a risky start for the upcoming week. With the Clippers listed for four games in the upcoming week, he's a player you'll have to start at your own risk.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman sat out Saturday's game against the Lakers with a sore lower back. The team considers him day to day.
Analysis: Kaman is averaging 16.2 points, 13.2 rebounds and 3.0 blocked shots during a monster breakout season. We suspect he'll be fine in time for Monday's game against the Celtics, so unless you hear otherwise, keep him active.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had 14 points with 9 rebounds in 35 minutes of action Friday against the Jazz despite picking up 5 fouls.
Analysis: Kaman continues to enjoy a monster, breakout season from a Fantasy standpoint, but that could change upon the return of Elton Brand some time in March. "Chris Kaman has been an animal on the boards, and I have to see how many boards I can steal from him," Brand told The Associated Press on Friday.
News: Despite the fact Chris Kaman had 5 blocks in Wednesday's win over Memphis, he looked a bit sluggish in collecting 7 rebounds while scoring 11 points. He's scored over 15 points just once in the month of February.
Analysis: Kaman had an amazing first half, averaging 16.4 ppg and 13.6 rpg, but the impending return of Elton Brand could make his second half a lot less productive. You still have to consider him an elite Fantasy center, but his recent slight dip in numbers doesn't make you feel good about his production once Brand returns sometime in March.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman was back in double figures in scoring Wednesday against Washington, finishing with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
Analysis: Kaman had scored a combined 11 points in his previous two games. Kaman had an amazing first half, averaging 16.4 ppg and 13.6 rpg, but the impending return of Elton Brand could make his second half a lot less productive. You still have to consider him an elite Fantasy center.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had seven points and 15 rebounds Monday at Milwaukee. He does, however, have only one double-double in his last six games.
Analysis: Kaman averages 16.7 points and 13.6 rebounds on the season, so don't worry about his double-double drought. Start him in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman, who recently missed four games with the flu, had his first double-double since his return Friday at Toronto. He finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds.
Analysis: Kaman came close to a double-double in each of his first two games back, falling one rebound short each time. He averages 17.0 points and 13.7 rebounds per game, so expect plenty of double-doubles for the big man going forward.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman, who had missed the last four games with the flu, had 15 points and nine rebounds Monday at New York. Kaman had missed five in a row total, the first with a left shin contusion.
Analysis: Kaman had averaged only 13.4 points in his last seven games leading up to the illness, but he averages 17.2 points and 13.9 rebounds on the season. Get him back active in all Fantasy formats.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman missed his fifth straight game Saturday at Cleveland. He recently came down with the flu after missing one game with a shin contusion.
Analysis: Corey Maggette has also missed time with the flu, and the Clippers have to hope this illness doesn't spread through the clubhouse. Unfortunately, it has the potential to sideline Kaman, a huge breakout this season, for a few games more. He looks like a risky start in Fantasy, but with the Clippers set to play four games next week, he might return in time to make a difference.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman, who had already missed three straight games because of a shin injury, came down with the flu and missed Friday's game at Minnesota. Corey Maggette also continued to sit because of the flu.
Analysis: The Clippers have to hope this illness doesn't spread through the clubhouse. Unfortunately, it has the potential to sideline Kaman, a huge breakout this season, for a few games more. Continue to reserve the must-start center in Fantasy.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman missed a third consecutive game Wednesday against the Hawks because of a shin injury. He remains questionable for Friday against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Kaman has been a Fantasy monster this season averaging 17.2 points and 13.9 rebounds. However, Elton Brand is on the path to recovery and could be in the lineup within the month. That means he will take away from Kaman's numbers. Use him as a No. 1 Fantasy center until told otherwise. Kaman remains day to day.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman missed a second consecutive game Monday against the Bobcats because of a shin injury. He was a game-time decision and remains questionable for Wednesday against the Hawks.
Analysis: Kaman has been a Fantasy monster this season averaging 17.2 points and 13.9 rebounds. However, Elton Brand is on the path to recovery and could be in the lineup within the month. That means he will take away from Kaman's numbers. Use him as a No. 1 Fantasy center until told otherwise. Kaman remains day to day.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports Chris Kaman (shin) will be a gametime decision for Monday's game vs. Charlotte.
Analysis: Kaman said Sunday that the bruise in his lower left leg was still sore. He is not sure when exactly the injury occurred, but it happened sometime during Friday's loss to the New Orleans Hornets. He should be a safe start for Fantasy Week 14 (Jan. 28-Feb. 3) considering the Clippers are slated for four games.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman, the league's third leading rebounder at 13.9, sat out Saturday's game at Memphis with a left shin contusion. He had previously started all 39 games. Aaron Williams started in his place.
Analysis: This injury sounds like one of the day-to-day variety. With Kaman entrenched in a monster breakout season and the Clippers scheduled to play four games next week, we say keep the big man active in Fantasy.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had 20 points with 21 rebounds Wednesday's win over Sacramento. He also added two assists, two steals and two blocks.
Analysis: Kaman continues to have a monster breakout season, but the news that Elton Brand is nearing a return should at least put a bit of a scare into his Fantasy owners. Much of his elite Fantasy production this season has been due to the absence of Brand, but we still expect Kaman to be among the No. 1 center variety.
News: It is very unlikely, despite his breakout season, that Clippers C Chris Kaman will be named as a Western Conference reserve for the All-Star Game. Kaman has 28 double-doubles and is averaging 17.4 points and 13.7 rebounds but the Clippers' dismal record has damaged his chances at making his first All-Star team, according to the Sports Xchange.
Analysis: Even if Kaman doesn't make the All-Star team he is still playing well and should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy option at this time.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had 10 points with 12 rebounds and nine blocked shots Saturday in an overtime win against the Nets.
Analysis: That would have been an odd triple-double for Kaman. He continues to produce significant lines every time out and he's an elite Fantasy option.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had 16 points and 16 rebounds in Friday's loss at Utah. He added three blocks. He's had at least two blocks in 12 straight games.
Analysis: Kaman is averaging 17 points, just under 14 rebounds and three blocks per contest. With those types of numbers, he has to be considered a top-5 center in Fantasy.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman, hobbled by an ankle injury in practice, had 16 points and 16 rebounds Friday at Utah. He shot 7-for-9 from the floor.
Analysis: Kaman appears fine. The team likely just doesn't want him to risk injuring the ankle further in practice. He has emerged as a monster at center this season and should remain active in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman was kept out of practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Analysis: Kaman was dealing with an ankle injury in Tuesday's game against the Suns, but he still managed to bring down 18 rebounds and he should be able to play Friday at Utah.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman was back to his rebounding ways Tuesday night against the Suns. After not getting in double figures in rebounds for two games, Kaman had 18 rebounds against Phoenix. He also added nine points and two blocks. The only downside was he missed 11 shots from the field.
Analysis: Kaman has been tremendous this season and is worth using as a No. 1 Fantasy center in all formats.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman was held to nine rebounds for the consecutive game Saturday against Dallas. He scored 13 points and also had five blocks in the game.
Analysis: Kaman has been held under 10 boards just three times in his last 19 games. All three times, he managed nine rebounds. Fantasy owners have to consider Kaman one of the best steals in Fantasy drafts in recent memory.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman was held to nine rebounds in Wednesday's loss to the Magic. It was the first time in four games he had less than 10 rebounds in a game and just the second time in his last 18 games.
Analysis: In the two games that he failed to reach 10 rebounds, he had nine. Fantasy owners have to consider Kaman one of the best steals in Fantasy drafts in recent memory.
News: It would have been difficult to do much better than New Orleans did in defending the Clippers' Chris Kaman -- third in the NBA in double-doubles, rebounds and blocked shots -- on Wednesday. With Tyson Chandler leading the way, the Hornets held Kaman to nine points, 11 rebounds, five assists and three blocks. "We talked about Chris Kaman very seriously," head coach Byron Scott said. "Tyson Chandler had a challenge on his hands with him and we had to challenge him as a team. I thought we did a great job in closing down the lanes and not allowing him to dominate the boards offensively as well." Kaman shot just 1-for-10. "We took every post-up away, made them shoot jump shots," Chandler said.
Analysis: Kaman notched his 24th double-double in 29 games, with 16 points and 16 rebounds Monday against the Timberwolves. So it's not like he is having a bad run after just one bad game. The absence of Elton Brand has turned Kaman into a Fantasy stud. He is a double-double regular, and with Brand not expected back until March at the earliest, Kaman will continue to be a must-start Fantasy option.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Clippers C Chris Kaman notched his 24th double-double in 29 games, with 16 points and 16 rebounds Monday against the Timberwolves. Kaman needs only five double-doubles to match the total number he achieved in 78 games two years ago.
Analysis: The absence of Elton Brand has turned Kaman into a Fantasy stud. He is a double-double regular, and with Brand not expected back until March at the earliest, Kaman will continue to be a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had 22 points and 20 rebounds in Thursday's loss at Phoenix, giving him his second 20-20 game of the season.
Analysis: Kaman has had 20-plus rebounds four times this season. He has been an absolute monster from a Fantasy standpoint with Elton Brand gone and should continue to be.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman was held to nine points and nine rebounds in Thursday's loss to Phoenix. It was the first time he was held to single digits in scoring all season and just the fifth time has had less than 10 rebounds in a game. The last time was Nov. 30 at Denver.
Analysis: Kaman has been an absolute monster from a Fantasy standpoint with Elton Brand gone and one 9 and 9 game won't change that. In fact, if 9 and 9 is his low point, Fantasy owners should be ecstatic.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had 23 points and 16 rebounds Friday at Memphis, giving him now eight straight games with a double-double.
Analysis: Kaman has a total of 18 double-doubles this season. As one of the league's biggest surprises this season, he shows no signs of slowing down. Start him as a No. 1 center in Fantasy.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman tied for the team high with 18 points and pulled down 14 rebounds in Tuesday night's win over the Nets. Kaman now has six straight double-doubles and has 16 on the season. He only had 14 all of last year.
Analysis: Kaman has been one of the league's biggest surprises this season and it doesn't look like his production is going to slow down any time soon. His numbers might drop a bit once Elton Brand returns to action, but Kaman appears to be entrenched as a No. 1 Fantasy center for a while.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman followed up his best game of the season -- a 22-point, 22-rebound effort against the Pacers on Sunday -- by getting 13 points, 11 rebounds and a season-high six blocks in a 87-78 loss to the Bucks on Tuesday night.
Analysis: Kaman is enjoying his best career season so far, as he is averaging 18.3 points and 13.9 rebounds. His previous best averages in a single season were 11.9 points and 9.6 rebounds in 2005/06. He has also doubled his previous high in block average. Ride Kaman all you can until Elton Brand comes back, at which point you can expect all his averages to drop a little.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman recorded 17 points, 14 rebounds and four assists during 41 minutes Friday against the Suns. Head coach Mike Dunleavy said he probably made a mistake by playing Kaman too many minutes in the first half. The big center acknowledged he was worn out down the stretch. "At the end of the game, I was pretty tired," Kaman said. "I wasn't finishing some shots I normally finish, which is pretty disappointing for me. I didn't make my free throws. I was too tired."
Analysis: Kaman hit on just 6-of-18 field goals and 5-of-10 free throws Friday. He recorded his fourth double-double in his last five games, and continues to post solid averages. He is averaging 18.4 points and 14.1 rebounds. He has emerged as a must-start No. 1 Fantasy center.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had 21 points with eight rebounds in Sunday's loss to Cleveland.
Analysis: Kaman is averaging 18.8 ppg and 13.5 rpg and is having a bounce-back season after last year's horrible campaign. He's benefitting from the absence of Elton Brand and should continue to put up excellent rebounding numbers with solid scoring totals. He has emerged as a must-start No. 1 Fantasy center.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had 15 rebounds in Sunday's win over Seattle after bringing down 18 in the opener vs. the Warriors. He scored 10 points and also added three blocks, a steal and an assist.
Analysis: We said Kaman could begin a trail towards the Comeback Player of the Year award in the first week with two very favorable matchups. In the second week of the Fantasy season, however, the matchups will get a whole lot tougher against the Bulls, Pacers and Pistons. This will be a good gage to determine if he's for real or not.
News: Chris Kaman looks as if he's ready to start paying some big dividends for the Los Angeles Clippers. The fifth-year center had 26 points and 18 rebounds Friday night to help Los Angeles open its season with a 120-114 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Kaman missed part of the third quarter, leaving the floor to get three stitches to close a cut above his left eye. He was hit when he tried to block a driving dunk by Kelenna Azibuike 1:10 into the period. He returned to the court with 2:58 left in the quarter. "Chris was terrific (Friday)," Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy said. "He really controlled the paint. He got hit in the head and went out and got some stitches, but he came back. He needs to get hit in the head every night, I guess."
Analysis: Kaman said he was able to take advantage of the Warriors' smaller lineup. "I think it hurts them a little bit sometimes when they go small," he said. "I just played with energy and was fortunate to be in a position where the ball was coming to me." The Clippers' 7-footer got a five-year contract extension early last season, but had a relatively mediocre year. He averaged 10.1 points and 7.8 rebounds. With Elton Brand sidelined for most, if not the entire season, Kaman could be in for a very good season. He came into the season as a No. 2 Fantasy center, but don't be surprised if he develops into a steady No. 1 Fantasy option.
News: Chris Kaman led Los Angeles with 19 points and nine rebounds to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Sacramento Kings 92-90 on Wednesday night.
Analysis: Kaman, who was pegged by many to be a breakout candidate entering the 2006-07 regular season, saw a dip in his scoring and rebounding numbers. He averaged 10.1 ppg (11.9 in 2005-06) and 7.8 rpg (9.6 rpg) in 2005-06. Draft him as a No. 2 center in Fantasy as he looks hungry for a bounce-back campaign. It could happen with Elton Brand out of the frame for a while.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman scored 12 points with eight rebounds in Sunday's preseason game vs. the Lakers.
Analysis: Kaman, who was pegged by many to be a breakout candidate entering the 2006-07 regular season, saw a dip in his scoring and rebounding numbers. He averaged 10.1 ppg (11.9 in 2005-06) and 7.8 rpg (9.6 rpg) in 2005-06. Draft him as a No. 2 center in Fantasy.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman had 11 points and eight rebounds in only 16 minutes of play Saturday against the Suns.
Analysis: Kaman rarely lights up the scoreboard, but his totals Saturday fall right in line with his projected averages for 2007-08. Draft him as a No. 2 center in Fantasy.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman, who was pegged by many to be a breakout candidate entering the 2006-07 regular season, saw a dip in his scoring and rebounding numbers. He averaged 10.1 ppg (11.9 in 2005-06) and 7.8 rpg (9.6 rpg in 2005-06).
Analysis: Kaman was very frustrating to Fantasy owners, but you can't knock a center who averages 10 and seven (nearly eight) too much. He should be viewed as a No. 2 center in Fantasy drafts.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman is averaging 10.6 ppg and 9.6 rpg over his last five contests despite getting just seven points and five boards Thursday vs. the Lakers.
Analysis: Kaman continues to be one of the biggest Fantasy busts of the season, but has the potential to finish the season with these types of numbers. The potential is still there for him to have a breakout year next season.
News: It's three double-figure rebounding performances in a row for Chris Kaman, who is treated with kid gloves by his teammates due to his sensitive nature. But to a man, they cite Kaman's importance to the team and his 17-point, 14-rebound double-double against the Lakers Wednesday night was proof.
Analysis: Kaman continues to be one of the biggest Fantasy busts of the season, but has the potential to finish the season with these types of numbers. Go ahead and add him in leagues in which he's been tossed aside or activate him if you are in need of a boost at the No. 2 center spot.
News: Center Chris Kaman bounced back from his abysmal performance against Houston with a combined 22 rebounds in the victories at Sacramento on Friday and Portland on Saturday.
Analysis: Kaman continues to be one of the biggest Fantasy busts of the season, but still does just enough to consider using him as a No. 2 Fantasy center in leagues of 10-plus teams.
News: Chris Kaman's inability to provide any semblance of consistency is putting a burden on the Clippers' interior defense and offense. To combat that, coach Mike Dunleavy gave little-used center-forward Aaron Williams nine minutes Wednesday and Williams grabbed twice as many rebounds in twice as fewer minutes than Kaman.
Analysis: Kaman continues to be one of the biggest Fantasy busts of the season, but still does just enough to consider using him as a No. 2 Fantasy center in leagues of 10-plus teams. Don't worry about adding Williams. He doesn't see enough minutes.
News: Chris Kaman just missed a double-double Saturday vs. Washington with 17 points and nine rebounds. He recorded his only double-double of the month Friday with 10 points and 14 rebounds in the win over Utah.
Analysis: Kaman has logged seven or more rebounds in 10 of the Clippers' 13 games in March. He's picked a good time to finally come on for his Fantasy owners -- hopefully, it's not too late.
News: Despite encouragement from his teammates, Chris Kaman continues have problems when he gets the ball in his hands inside the lane. Kaman only made two of 10 field-goal tries in Wednesday's game, and missed at least three opportunities at potential three-point plays by not finishing.
Analysis: Hopefully Kaman will snap out of his funk soon. Continue to use him as a No. 2 Fantasy center.
News: It has been a frustrating season for center Chris Kaman and for Clipper fans who watch him play. Kaman again had an inauspicious performance Sunday, making only 3-of-10 field-goal attempts. The maddening part about it is that Kaman rarely takes shots from outside the lane, and the majority of his misses come because he stubbornly puts the ball on the floor before he attempts a shot.
Analysis: Kaman finished with 10 points and eight rebounds against the Nets. He is playing like a No. 2 Fantasy center, which is how he should be used.
News: Chris Kaman almost had a perfect shooting night in his abbreviated 13-minute stint Friday. But the one shot he missed in six field-goal tries was hooted about later on in the locker room. The seven-foot Kaman pinned himself on the bottom of the rim, botching a sure fast-break dunk off a bounce pass from Sam Cassell.
Analysis: Kaman's role has been reduced to the point where he no longer sees regular minutes as was the case on Friday at Charlotte. His play continues to fluctuate to the point where he's a headache for Fantasy GMs. He's no better than a low-end No. 2 C at this time.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman came through with a very encouraging performance, matched against Houston's All-Star center Yao Ming. Yao had 14 points and six rebounds and was outplayed by Kaman, who finished with 16 points, nine rebounds and four blocked shots. Yao did not block a shot. Most pleasing about Kaman's performance is that for at least one night, he abandoned his habit of whirling and spinning, and putting the ball on the floor every time he received it in the post.
Analysis: Kaman has played well recently and should be used as a No. 2 Fantasy center.
News: Center Chris Kaman continues to put the ball on the floor when he receives a pass or grabs an offensive rebound. Rarely does anything good come out of it. Twice, Kaman turned the ball over in the lane Friday night, and although he made three of his four field-goal tries and grabbed six rebounds in 19 minutes, he is not forcing opposing teams to make any defensive adjustments based on his ability to dominate inside.
Analysis: Kaman has been one of the biggest headaches for Fantasy owners this season. He's struggled more than he's done well and Fantasy owners should never use him as more than a No. 2 Fantasy center these days.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman continues to come up well short when he plays against elite teams and top-caliber individuals. Matched against San Antonio's front line in Monday's loss, Kaman made only 2 of 10 field goal attempts in 28 minutes and often looked tentative and intimidated. The six points he scored snapped a streak of eight straight double-figure scoring performances.
Analysis: Despite the poor performance, consider Kaman a solid No. 2 center. Expect a better outing Friday against Golden State.
News: It may have gone unnoticed to fans who have been hard on Chris Kaman this season, but the Clippers center has scored in double figures in the past eight games that he has played. In those games, he has averaged 11.7 points, a number the Clippers would take night after night.
Analysis: Kaman returned to his starting center role Saturday for the first time in nearly a month. Kaman last started Feb. 14 against Atlanta, preceding the All-Star break. He returned from the break ill with the flu and bronchitis and missed two games. In the subsequent three games that he played upon his return, Kaman came off the bench. It appears safe to get Kaman back into the active Fantasy lineup as a No. 2 Fantasy center.
News: Chris Kaman (flu) scored 10 points in Monday's game against the Bobcats in 12 minutes off of the bench.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Kaman back into the active Fantasy lineup in all leagues which allow daily transactions.
News: Chris Kaman was unable to play in Saturday's game against the Warriors due to flu-like symptoms.
Analysis: Kaman had three full days to recover since he missed Tuesday's game and still couldn't go. He's considered day to day, but should still be able to play in the upcoming scoring period. The Clippers are slated for four games.
News: Chris Kaman was unable to play in Tuesday's game against the Suns due to flu-like symptoms.
Analysis: Kaman will have three full days to recover before the Clippers take to the court again on Saturday afternoon against the Warriors.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman (flu-like symptoms) is questionable for Tuesday night's game against Phoenix.
Analysis: It would be a safe idea to keep Kaman reserved in daily leagues and hope he can return at some point during the current scoring period.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman averaged 10.0 ppg, 8.0 rpg and 1.5 bpg heading into the All-Star break.
Analysis: Those numbers are useful as a decent No. 2 Fantasy center, but much more was expected out of him. Continue to use him in larger leagues and don't give up hope that he can turn things around.
News: Perhaps the final game before the All-Star break can be a confidence builder for Chris Kaman, who has been a major disappointment so far this season. Kaman has had four consecutive double-figure scoring games, topped by his 20-point, 13-rebound performance in Wednesday's loss. Prior to this steak, Kaman had been held to single-digit scoring in six of the previous seven games. He even had two dunks Wednesday.
Analysis: Consider Kaman a No. 2 center in all scoring formats.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman shot just 3-for-14 from the floor Sunday at Indiana, but brought down 14 rebounds in the game.
Analysis: He ended up with a double-double despite the poor shooting performance and any center who takes 14 shots in a game should be considered a solid Fantasy option.
News: Chris Kaman had 15 points for the Clippers Friday in a win over the 76ers. He also had nine rebounds, one shy of a double-double, and two assists in the game.
Analysis: Kaman is capable of more games like Friday, but he has failed to proudce like that on a consistent basis. Consider Kaman a No. 2 center and hope for more production as the season goes on.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman had 14 points and six rebounds at New York on Tuesday. He shot 4-of-7 from the field and 6-of-6 at the foul line.
Analysis: Consider Kaman a No. 2 center and hope for more production as the season goes on.
News: Center Chris Kaman scored only two points Sunday and now has scored in double digits five consecutive games. His 1-of-11 field-goal shooting performance was his career-worst.
Analysis: Kaman did grab seven boards, though, and the fact that he is getting 11 shots in a game makes him a viable option in Fantasy leagues. The shots will fall eventually.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman shot just one for 11 from the field Sunday at Toronto. He finished with only two points.
Analysis: Kaman did grab seven points, though, and the fact that he is getting 11 shots in a game makes him a viable option in Fantasy leagues. The shots will fall eventually.
News: Chris Kaman played 33 minutes Friday, yet only finished with four points and seven rebounds.
Analysis: More and more, Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy is using a small lineup, especially in the fourth quarter. That's because center Kaman is far from dominant and assertive. Although Kaman pulled down 15 rebounds in the Clippers' victory two games ago at Seattle, this latest game was his fourth consecutive single-digit scoring effort. He's useful only as a No. 2 center in larger leagues at this time, but is capable of turning things around.
News: The inability of Chris Kaman to give the Clippers much offensive production from the center position is hurting the team badly. But part of that is due to Kaman's reduced minutes. Overall, he is averaging 10.2 points and 7.8 rebounds. But projected over 48 minutes, Kaman averages out to 13 rebounds, which is higher than anyone else on the team.
Analysis: Until he gets those minutes, he'll continue to be little more than a No. 2 Fantasy center. He has the ability for more, but will need a boost in PT.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman scored 11 points and added seven boards Thursday vs. the Nets.
Analysis: Continue to use Kaman as a No. 2 Fantasy center, but if he ever puts it all together, he is capable of playing like a No. 1 Fantasy center down the line.
News: Despite what seems like an over reliance with his left hand and the mysterious reluctance to dunk when he has the opportunity, Chris Kaman has put back-to-back solid games together. He followed a 12-point, nine-rebound effort last Saturday with an 11-point, 11-rebound, double-double in Tuesday's victory over the Bucks that included a career-high six blocked shots.
Analysis: Continue to use Kaman as a No. 2 Fantasy center, but if he ever puts it all together, he is capable of playing like a No. 1 Fantasy center down the line.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman scored 12 points and picked up nine rebounds in Saturday's game vs. Memphis.
Analysis: Continue to use him as a No. 2 Fantasy center, but if he ever puts it all together, he is capable of playing like a No. 1 Fantasy center down the line.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman mysteriously was not very active on the offensive side Monday. Although he was strong on the boards, with 13 rebounds, he attempted only four shots and finished with three points. He might have been able to get up a few more attempts had he not committed four turnovers.
Analysis: This is the kind of inconsistency the Clippers and Fantasy owners have come to expect from Kaman. Continue to use him as a No. 2 Fantasy center, but if he ever puts it all together, he is capable of playing like a No. 1 Fantasy center.
News: Chris Kaman had 20 points and nine rebounds Saturday vs. Cleveland, coming off a sprained right ankle suffered two days earlier at Minnesota.
Analysis: The ankle appears to be just fine. It appears safe to leave Kaman in all active Fantasy lineups. The Clippers have not been happy with Kaman's production this season after inking him to a long-term contract extension. Continue to use him as a No. 2 Fantasy center, though, as he can put together games like this one.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman (leg) was in the team's starting lineup on Saturday against the Cavs.
Analysis: It appears safe to leave Kaman in all active Fantasy lineups. The Clippers have not been happy with Kaman's production this season after inking him to a long-term contract extension. Continue to use him as a No. 2 Fantasy center.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman, who had 12 points and six rebounds on Wednesday, was limping after halftime and didn't play in the last 16 minutes against Minnesota.
Analysis: The team has not disclosed why Kaman was limping, but consider him day-to-day. The Clippers have not been happy with Kaman's production this season after inking him to a long-term contract extension. Continue to use him as a No. 2 Fantasy center upon his return.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman was rewarded with a six-year, $52 million contract extension but his performance has not taken the next step, as Clipper management thought it would. Kaman has been outplayed not only by the likes of Yao Ming but on Monday, offensively challenged Tyson Chandler from New Orleans scored 13 points, to go with 13 rebounds and two blocked shots. Kaman had four points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes and during crunch time was on the bench, as coach Mike Dunleavy went with a smaller lineup.
Analysis: Keep starting Kaman as a No. 2 center, but this is not good news to see him getting outplayed like this.
News: Backup center Aaron Williams outplayed starting center Chris Kaman in 10 fewer minutes Friday at Atlanta. Williams scored six points, grabbed nine rebounds and had zero turnovers in 23 minutes, while Kaman had eight points and six rebounds and six turnovers in 33 minutes.
Analysis: Despite the strong game by Williams and some very poor performances by Kaman, there is no reason to believe a change will be made at all this season. Kaman remains the more talented of the two and is the only center worth owning on the Clippers. He's worth starting as a No. 2 center in any format and can even be a low-end No. 1 in larger leagues.
News: Chris Kaman had 17 points and 10 rebounds Friday night at Washington.
Analysis: Kaman's line might indicate he had a strong game, but it really wasn't. Kaman scored nine points and had five rebounds in the fourth quarter, when the game essentially already was over. Plus, he allowed Washington center Brendan Haywood to enjoy a much better game than Haywood should have had. Haywood scored 13 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. He averages 6.6 points and 6.7 rebounds. Kaman should be starting in most Fantasy leagues, but has been somewhat of a letdown after a strong season a year ago.
News: It was a difficult day for the Miami Heat, and the Los Angeles Clippers made things worse for the free-falling NBA champions. Chris Kaman added 20 as the Clippers easily beat Miami 110-95 on Wednesday night, hours after Heat coach Pat Riley deactivated two forwards whose body fat readings aren't within team parameters, then began an indefinite leave of absence because of his knee and hip problems. Kaman also had six rebounds and one assist in the game.
Analysis: Wednesday was only the second time all season that Kaman reached the 20-point mark. He has been playing better basketball as of late and should be starting in all leagues that require two centers.
News: Chris Kaman had a streak of five consecutive double-figure scoring games interrupted against Boston on Wednesday, when he scored only six points in 22 minutes. But Kaman provided the Clippers with a solid post performance against the Kings on Friday, scoring 14 points. He made six of his nine field-goal attempts and only once lost the ball by putting it on the floor in traffic. Kaman also had eight rebounds in the game.
Analysis: Some people have been disappointed with Kaman's performance to start the season, but he has been better as of late, raising his points per game average to 10.2. He is also averaging 7.6 rebounds per game. He should be starting in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Chris Kaman's first-half offensive performance was an encouraging sign Friday night, but the magnitude of the Mavericks' second-half lead made it a moot point to play Kaman in the fourth quarter. Kaman finished the game will 11 points and six rebounds.
Analysis: Continue to start Kaman in leagues that require two centers. He is averaging 9.8 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. He has scored in double-figures in four of the past five games.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman scored 19 points with 10 boards in Wednesday's loss to Utah.
Analysis: Kaman's line of 19 points and 10 rebounds Wednesday night looks fine on paper. But Kaman, who made 4-of-9 shots against the Jazz, missed a number of close-in attempts. He also was erratic from the free throw line, missing five of his 16 attempts. Kaman had five turnovers, too. Fantasy owners have to be a little disappointed with him, but should continue to start him in leagues that require starting two centers.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman (illness) returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday vs. Utah.
Analysis: Kaman is a solid No. 2 center in Fantasy play when healthy. It appears safe to once again use Kaman for Fantasy purposes.
News: The Spurs dominated inside Monday, with Clippers' center Chris Kaman out with a stomach virus. Los Angeles started 6-foot-9 forward Aaron Williams in his spot.
Analysis: Williams played just 17 minutes and had two points and three rebounds. Rookie center Paul Davis came on and had 15 points and six rebounds in 23 minutes. Kaman is a solid No. 2 center in Fantasy play when healthy, but leave Williams and Davis alone for now.
News: Clippers center Chris Kaman was a late add to the active roster Saturday night against the Lakers. Kaman had missed the previous four games with a sprained left ankle and was not expected to play until at least Tuesday. However, he warmed up and after getting his ankle re-taped, entered the game, with 3:04 left in the first quarter. Second-year forward Yaroslav Korolev was placed on the inactive list, when Kaman was activated. In light of his ankle, which remains swollen, Kaman played exceptionally well, with eight points and a game-high 12 rebounds in 26 minutes off the bench.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Kaman back into your active Fantasy lineup. He can be used as a low-end No. 1 in Fantasy leagues of 12 or more teams, but is best used as a No. 2 Fantasy center while he completely heals from his ankle injury.
News: The Orange County Register notes that Chris Kaman is expected to miss two weeks with a sprained left ankle. He has already missed a pair of games for the Clippers. "It's what I expected to hear," Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy said. "The way we play is to control tempo, control boards and control paint," Dunleavy said, "and he's a big part of that, with his rebounding, shot blocking and low-post scoring. But this means that there's an opportunity for someone else."
Analysis: Aaron Williams will likely be the player to have the biggest Fantasy impact after this news. He has already started two games in a row for Kaman and he's expected to get the nod again Tuesday at Sacramento. Rookie center Paul Davis might also get more minutes in the upcoming games. Consider picking up Williams if you are desperate at center.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman (ankle) did not play again Sunday at Denver. The Clippers say he's day to day.
Analysis: Kaman will get four chances to play this week, but Fantasy owners outside of larger leagues should look to healthier alternatives if at all possible. When healthy, Kaman makes a nice start as No. 2 center.
News: Los Angeles center Chris Kaman was deactivated for the Clippers' game against Minnesota on Saturday night because of a sprained left ankle. Kaman, who is averaging 8.2 points and 7.0 rebounds, was injured in practice on Friday. A team spokeswoman said he is listed as day-to-day. The Clippers play at Denver on Sunday. Aaron Williams started in place of Kaman, who missed all but two games in the preseason with a hamstring injury.
Analysis: Kaman's absence means the Clippers are without their second-leading rebounder, bad news for a team that has struggled on the boards recently. They have been outrebounded in two straight games, despite Kaman grabbing a combined 24 boards in losses to Seattle and the Lakers. Consider Kaman questionable for Nov. 28 at Denver. However, consider keeping Kaman in the lineup for the next Fantasy scoring period seeing how the Clippers have four games during that time period.
News: Chris Kaman had 14 rebounds and 12 points against Seattle Wednesday.
Analysis: Kaman averaging 8.2 points and 7.0 rebounds per game this season. Despite the slow start, you'd still be hard-pressed to find many better No. 2 centers out there at the moment.
News: Chris Kaman had a dismal game Sunday and has been very inconsistent early in the season. After being a non-factor against Dallas due to early foul trouble, Kaman contributed almost nothing offensively against New Orleans and played only 27 minutes, even though he did not have any fouls.
Analysis: Kaman averaged 11.9 points and 9.6 rebounds last season, which recently brought him a five-year, $52 million contract extension. So far this season, he is averaging 8.2 points and 6.5 rebounds. Despite the slow start, though, you'd be hard-pressed to find many better No. 2 centers out there at the moment.
News: Center Chris Kaman recently signed a five-year, $52 million extension, which could reach $55 million if several attainable incentive clauses are reached. However, the hope is that Kaman starts being more assertive on the floor than he has been in the first two games. He had nine points and nine rebounds on opening night and six points and eight rebounds on Thursday.
Analysis: Despite the slow start, you'd be hard-pressed to find many better No. 2 centers out there at the moment. Continue to start him in leagues that require two centers.
News: Clippers C Chris Kaman came off the bench Wednesday in a loss at Phoenix. He scored just nine points in 23 minutes of action, but also added nine rebounds.
Analysis: Kaman should be back in the starting lineup Thursday in the team's home opener. He makes a terrific start in any league that requires starting centers.
News: The Clippers signed center Chris Kaman to a multiyear contract extension Saturday that begins with the 2007-08 season. "We are absolutely thrilled to ensure that Chris will be here and staying with the Clippers for a long time to come," general manager Elgin Baylor said. "He is one of the best young big men in the league and we feel that he will just continue to get better."
Analysis: The 7-footer averaged 11.9 points, 9.6 rebounds (ninth in the league) and 1.38 blocks in 78 games last season. In 11 playoff games, he averaged 10.7 points and 8.0 rebounds. Kaman has evolved into one of the league's elite pivot men and is likely to average a points-rebounds double-double this season. He is a must-start center in any format.
News: Center Chris Kaman has a five-year, $50 million contract extension offer on the table, but he is mulling it over as he compares the Clippers' offer to the extensions signed last summer by centers Tyson Chandler and Samuel Dalembert.
Analysis: Kaman has evolved into one of the league's elite pivot men and is likely to average a points-rebounds double-double this season. He is a must-start center in any format.
News: If the regular season were to start today, a good hunch would be that Mike Dunleavy would start Sam Cassell and Cuttino Mobley at the guard positions, Elton Brand and Corey Maggette at forward, and Chris Kaman at center. But Dunleavy says, "When it comes down to playing time, I don't give it out, the players earn it."
Analysis: The Fantasy star of this group is undoubtedly Brand, but Chris Kaman has taken huge steps to make a name for himself as well in Fantasy circles. He can be considered a No. 1 center in larger formats already. Maggette and Cassell are good options in the middle rounds on Draft Day.
News: Trajan Langdon scored 17 points and Tomas Van Den Spiegel added 16 to help CSKA Moscow to a 94-75 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in an exhibition match Saturday. Center Chris Kaman had 15 points and 11 rebounds and Corey Maggette scored 13 points for the Clippers, one of four NBA teams taking part in a European preseason tour and the first to play in Russia since the Atlanta Hawks in 1988. "I'd love to come back and play these guys when we're definitely in shape - to show them what we can do," Maggette said.
Analysis: Euro League and champions CSKA dominated from the start, keeping the Clippers scoreless for more than two minutes and leading by as much as 21-14. "We knew what they could do, and unfortunately we weren't able to stop it," Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy said. The Clippers have been in Moscow since Oct. 1 for a training camp. They beat BC Khimki 98-91 on Friday night.
News: Shaun Livingston scored 19 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat BC Khimki 98-91 Friday in an exhibition game. Center Chris Kaman and Corey Maggette each added 17 points for Los Angeles. Cuttino Mobley scored 15.
Analysis: The Clippers, one of four NBA teams taking part in a European preseason tour, have been in Moscow since Oct. 1 for training camp and will also play Euroleague champion CSKA Moscow on Saturday. They will play eight preseason games before the regular season opener in Phoenix on Nov. 1.
News: Chris Kaman had one of the best games on both ends of the floor on Monday, finishing with a 22-point, 12-rebound double-double. He primarily guarded Dallas All-Star forward Dirk Nowitzki, and even though Nowitzki hit the game-winning basket, the Mavericks' star was 6-of-19 from the field.
Analysis: This has been a huge season for Kaman, who emerged as a must-start Fantasy center.
News: Chris Kaman scored 21 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Washington Wizards 116-101 on Saturday for their 40th victory of the season.
Analysis: This was a huge season for Kaman, who emerged as a must-start Fantasy center.
News: Chris Kaman scored nine points with six rebounds on Monday vs. Houston. He played just 23 minutes while playing in foul trouble through most of the game.
Analysis: Kaman hasn't scored in double digits in three straight games, but prior to that he'd scored 20-plus points in back-to-back contests. Despite the struggles on the offensive end, he's still contributing on the glass. Kaman is averaging 13.4 ppg with 10.8 rpg in March. Fantasy owners should expect that kind of production from him.
News: One game after scoring 24 points, one off his career high, and grabbing a career-high 23 rebounds, Kaman had a bizarre eight-point, 16-rebound performance against the Suns. He was three of 10 from the floor, with at least six misses on point-blank tries right under the basket. Of his 16 boards, at least six were retrievals of his own missed shots.
Analysis: Kaman is red hot at the moment and Fantasy owners couldn't have scripted a better time for this.
News: Chris Kaman scored 24 points and set career highs with 23 rebounds and four steals Monday night in a 95-87 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. "Defensively, it was probably the best game I've played -- with the steals, the blocks (three) and the rebounds," Kaman said. "I play hard, I play with a lot of energy. Some nights I don't have the energy, and you can obviously tell the nights that I don't. I just try to play hard and go after the rebounds the best I can, and they were coming to me tonight."
Analysis: Kaman is red hot at the moment and Fantasy owners couldn't have scripted a better time for this.
News: Elton Brand called fellow post player Chris Kaman "unstoppable." He just as easily could have been talking about himself. Kaman and Brand scored 22 points apiece to lead the Los Angeles Clippers over the Milwaukee Bucks 106-98 Saturday night. The pair also combined for 18 rebounds and nine blocked shots, six by Brand. Kaman shot 10-of-13. "He was unstoppable," Brand said. "We were just trying to get him the ball. He was scoring at will down there, left hand, right hand. They had no answer for him tonight." Kaman had eight rebounds before fouling out with 1:22 remaining. His point total was three shy of his season and career highs.
Analysis: Kaman has emerged into a Fantasy stud.
News: According to the Los Angeles Times, Chris Kaman (ankle) is expected to miss at the next two games.
Analysis: Reserve for the upcoming scoring period.
News: Chris Kaman enters the All-Star break in the middle of a breakout season, averaging 11.3 ppg, 9.3 rpg and 1.6 bpg.
Analysis: He's shown no signs of slowing down in the second half.
News: Chris Kaman scored seven points and grabbed seven rebounds in 34 minutes in Tuesday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Kaman had his poorest game of the month, as he entered Tuesday's game with 14.9 ppg and 10.4 rpg in seven games. He will look to rebound on Wednesday at Golden State.
News: A strong case certainly could be made for Chris Kaman if a true backup center is chosen for the All-Star team. Kaman has surpassed Denver's Marcus Camby as the most viable pick. Including his 20th double-double Tuesday (22 points and 11 rebounds), Kaman is averaging 12.2 points and 9.9 rebounds on the road trip.
Analysis: Overall, he is averaging 11.3 points and 9.5 rebounds and should start in all leagues.
News: Chris Kaman scored 16 points while bringing down 15 rebounds on Sunday at Toronto for his 19th double-double of the season.
Analysis: Kaman picked up his 19th double-double in 44 games this season. He had 14 double-doubles in 63 games last season.
News: Were it not for the way he was worked over in the first half by Boston center Kendrick Perkins, Clippers center Chris Kaman would have received kudos for a solid opening 24 minutes, in which he made all five of his field-goal attempts and grabbed eight rebounds. On the flip side, however, he principally was responsible for Perkins having a huge first half, with nine points and 10 rebounds, seven of which came from the offensive glass. Boston had 15 second-chance points to zero for the Clippers.
Analysis: Kaman finished with 14 points and 12 rebounds, his 18th double-double in 44 games this season. He had 14 double-doubles in 63 games last season. Kaman has been a very pleasant surprise for Fantasy owners this season.
News: Chris Kaman has a backward, half-court shot's chance of making the Western Conference All-Star team, even though he has been probably the Conference's most productive center -- on both ends of the floor -- during the past month. Despite playing only 29 minutes due to foul difficulty Wednesday, and being the fourth option in the offense, Kaman scored 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Overall, he is averaging nearly a double-double at 10.9 points and 9.3 rebounds.
Analysis: Kaman has been a very pleasant surprise for Fantasy owners this season.
News: Chris Kaman scored just five points in 35 minutes of Monday's game at Golden State, but he was able to pull down 12 rebounds and swat two shots in the comeback win.
Analysis: Kaman has averaged 10.8 ppg and 16.1 rpg in nine games during the month of January.
News: Chris Kaman brought down 17 boards on Wednesday night vs. Phoenix. He also scored 13 points on 4-for-9 shooting.
Analysis: Kaman is averaging 17.8 points and 10.3 rebounds over his last six games. He's a solid No. 1 center in all formats these days.
News: Chris Kaman scored 15 points on Tuesday vs. Orlando. He also added five rebounds.
Analysis: Kaman had an average night, but he has become useful as a No. 1 center in most leagues. He should be starting in every format.
News: Chris Kaman is averaging 15.2 points and 14.4 rebounds over the past five games. He is also averaging 1.6 blocks during that span.
Analysis: Kaman emerged as a solid start in all leagues in December. He can even be considered a good No. 1 center at this point as he's been one of the hottest centers in the league lately.
News: Chris Kaman scored 13 points while grabbing eight rebounds on Saturday vs. Boston. He also aded four assists.
Analysis: Kaman emerged as a solid start in all leagues in December. He can even be considered a good No. 1 center at this point.
News: Chris Kaman scored 22 points and added a career-high 22 rebounds for the Clippers at Charlotte Friday.
Analysis: Kaman has five double-doubles this month and is emerging into a solid No. 1 Fantasy center. He faced a beat up Charlotte team for this game, so don't expect insane numbers like this again, but he's still been good for some surprise games this year.
News: Chris Kaman only scored one point on 0-of-4 shooting in 24 minutes on Saturday vs. Houston.
Analysis: He should be owned in most Fantasy leagues at this point and should be started as a No. 2 center.
News: Chris Kaman is averaging 10.8 ppg and 9.8 rpg during the month of December.
Analysis: Kaman is creeping closer to averaging a double-double on the season. He should be owned in most Fantasy leagues at this point and should be started as at least a No. 2 center.
News: Chris Kaman missed all five of his shot attempts in Wednesday's overtime loss at Cleveland, finishing with just five points in 36 minutes.
Analysis: On a positive note, he was able to grab nine rebounds, but was neutralized by a hot Zydrunas Ilgauskas all evening long.
News: The Clippers exercised their fourth-year contract option on Kaman on Thursday.
Analysis: Kaman battled back problems throughout much of the year, but still posted decent numbers. He finished averaging 9.1 PPG, 6.7 RPG and 1.1 BPG.
News: Chris Kaman was unable to play on Saturday night against the Hornets due to a sore lower back.
Analysis: Kaman is once again considered day to day. He is a risky play for the remainder of the season in daily Fantasy leagues.
News: Chris Kaman (back) returned to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Spurs. He posted 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in 35 minutes.
Analysis: Kaman did not display any ill-effects of his injury. He should be a safe play for the final scoring period.
News: Chris Kaman (back) missed his fourth straight game on Wednesday at San Antonio.
Analysis: Kaman is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues which allow daily transactions.
News: Chris Kaman (back) was unable to play in Tuesday's game at Charlotte.
Analysis: Kaman remains day to day. Chris Wilcox got another start in his absence.
News: Chris Kaman (back) was unable to play in Sunday's game at Atlanta due to his sore back.
Analysis: Kaman remains day to day. Chris Wilcox got the start in his absence.
News: Chris Kaman shot 8-for-12 from the floor and finished with 18 points and nine rebounds in Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Kaman is averaging 9.2 PPG and 7.8 RPG in the month of March.
News: Chris Kaman had 16 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks in Wednesday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Kaman averaged 8.6 PPG and 6.7 RPG in the month of March. He's a solid No. 2 Fantasy center.
News: Chris Kaman scored 14 points on 6-for-9 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds in Sunday's contest against the Hawks. He started at center and played 30 minutes in the victory.
Analysis: Kaman has now posted double-doubles in two straight games after going without one for nine contests. He's a solid No. 1 Fantasy center -- the Clippers play three times in Week 18 and four times in Week 19.
News: Chris Kaman had 21 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks in Wednesday's game against the Spurs. He logged 41 minutes in the loss.
Analysis: Kaman is averaging 20.7 PPG and 12.0 RPG in his past three games. The Clippers play four times in Weeks 13 and 14, so keep him active as your No. 1 Fantasy center.
News: Chris Kaman scored 23 points on 11-for-17 shooting in Saturday's game against the Kings. He shot 11-for-17 from the floor and added seven boards.
Analysis: Kaman is, once again, a solid No. 1 Fantasy center. The Clippers play four games in Weeks 12, 13 and 14.
News: Chris Kaman was scoreless in 17 minutes on Monday at Denver. He was able to grab two rebounds and a single assist.
Analysis: The performance is disappointing considering the fact he posted his first double-double of the season on Sunday and appeared to be piecing it together. It is especially disturbing since Marcus Camby (back) did not even play in the game.
News: Chris Kaman scored 13 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in Sunday's game against the Sixers. He shot 5-for-8 from the field in his 27 minutes.
Analysis: It was Kaman's first double-double of the season. He has eased back from early season ankle problems rather slowly this year, but should still be considered a solid reserve center.
News: Chris Kaman (appendectomy) was back in action for Saturday's game against the Lakers. He had two points and one rebound in just six minutes.
Analysis: Kaman will see minimal playing time over the next few games as he heals from his surguer. He's not a great Fantasy option this week.
News: Kaman had emergency surgery on Wednesday to remove his appendix.
Analysis: Kaman is expected to miss at least two to three weeks. Consider adding Chris Wilcox or Mikki Moore, as they will fill in at center during Kaman's absence.
News: Chris Kaman (ankle) made his season debut against the Nets on Thanksgiving. He scored seven points with four rebounds in the contest.
Analysis: Kaman went scoreless with three boards in eight minutes against the Warriors on Friday. He should progrssively see increased minutes over the next few weeks, but might be restricted to the bench because of Chris Wilcox's strong play.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports Chris Kaman (ankle) said he hoped to make his season debut Saturday against the Houston Rockets.
Analysis: Kaman has not played a game this season. Chris Wilcox is expected to continue starting at center initially while Kaman gets back into game shape.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports that Chris Kaman (ankle) will stay in Los Angeles when the Clippers leave for a three-game road trip starting Wednesday at Indiana. Kaman is eligible to play against the Knicks Friday, but he probably won't play before next week. "That's not realistic to me," he said of a Friday return. "Right now, the way I feel, that's not realistic but hopefully it will come around faster than it has so far."
Analysis: Chris Wilcox has played well in Kaman's absence. Consider picking him up as a replacement for next week as well.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports Chris Kaman (ankle) has begun light agility drills, but is not able to run. Still, he will accompany the team on a three-game road trip this week. Kaman is eligible to come off the injured reserve list Friday, when the Clippers play the New York Knicks.
Analysis: Chris Wilcox has been filling in well for Kaman. It will be interesing if Kaman reclaims his starting position once he comes off the I-L.
News: The Los Angeles Times Chris Kaman (knee) appears on schedule to come off the I-L as early as possible. He is eligible to return from the injured list before the Nov. 12 game at New York. "Everything with him looks pretty good," coach Mike Dunleavy said. "The swelling is getting out of his ankle. I think that he'll be fine."
Analysis: Kaman will likely be reinserted in the starting lineup when he comes off the I-L. Chris Wilcox has been doing a fine job replacing him for the initial week.
News: The Los Angeles Times notes that Chris Kaman (knee) could start the season on the injured list, which means he would miss the first five games of the season. Kaman "is looking at another 10 days to two weeks before he's able to play," said head coach Mike Dunleavy.
Analysis: If Kaman misses two weeks, he might return Nov. 16 against Toronto. Chris Wilcox will likely get the start in his place.
News: The Clippers placed Chris Kaman on the injured list Monday due to an ankle injury.
Analysis: With Kaman sidelined, Zeljko Rebraca is a good temporary addition. He and Mikki Moore will be counted on to fill the void until Kaman can return. Elton Brand and Chris Wilcox might also slide over to center on occasion.
News: Kaman left Wednesday's preseason game with a sprained ankle. X-rays were negative but he could be sidelined for a week
Analysis: Consider reserving the second-year center the initial week of the season.
News: Chris Kaman (finger) was in the lineup on Friday against the Knicks, but he was limited to only 12 minutes due to foul trouble.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Kaman back into the active lineup in larger Fantasy leagues.
News: According to reports, Chris Kaman jammed a finger on his left hand in the first quarter of Wednesday's game and was unable to return.
Analysis: Kaman is considered day to day.
News: Chris Kaman (illness) was in the lineup on Tuesday. He scored eight points and grabbed 10 rebounds in 32 minutes.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Kaman back into the active lineup.
News: Kaman posted 14 points and 14 rebounds in Tuesday's game at Sacramento, though he missed 10 of 16 shots.
Analysis: The rookie is playing well of late and warrants a roster spot on Fantasy teams.
News: The Los Angeles Times reports that Kaman hopes his hard play will set him apart from other players. "I'm going to see what I can do, what I can get away with playing hard the whole time," said the rookie. "Hopefully, I can get away with it and complete the season."
Analysis: Kaman has played well recently and should get considerationa as a No. 2 center.
News: According to the Los Angeles Times, Chris Kaman has seen a drop in minutes recently. But coach Mike Dunleavy hasn't lost confidence in his rookie center. "We'll continue to play him and build on his minutes," Dunleavy said. "The last couple games, I haven't played him in the second half. I've probably shortened my whole lineup."
Analysis: Kaman is not worth starting in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Chris Kaman came off the bench in Thursday's game against Seattle. Coach Mike Dunleavy gave the start to Predrag Drobnjak.
Analysis: Kaman will have minimal Fantasy appeal in a reserve role for the Clippers.
News: According to the Los Angeles Times, Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy hasn't made a decision on his starting center. It will either be Kaman or Predrag Drobnjak.
Analysis: Kaman will be worth owning on Fantasy teams if he wins the spot.
News: The Clippers signed Kaman to a three-year contract Saturday. The team has an option for a fourth season. The sixth pick overall in June's draft will be a good middle- to late-round selection in most Fantasy leagues.
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