Chris Kaman scored nine points with four boards, two assists and one block in 22 minutes against the Rockets on Wednesday. He was whipped inside by Dwight Howard tonight and he'll want to forget this game. Kaman has played well enough for his owners to cut him some slack, but a trade on Thursday could potentially hurt his value. If his owners spot an irresistible free agent out there, Kaman is a player to consider swapping out.

The Hawks have had discussions with the Lakers to acquire Jordan Hill or Chris Kaman. This move makes the most sense of any Hill or Kaman rumor to date. The Hawks definitely need a big man and have just one healthy center for Wednesday's game. Kaman should still be owned in most leagues while he's going strong and a move to the Hawks might help his value for much of the season. Of course, he'll have to stay healthy.

The Cavaliers inquired about trading for Chris Kaman but the talks have "stalled," according to the Akron Beacon-Journal. This is more of a report than a mere rumor, and although the talks didn't go anywhere they at least give some insight into Cleveland's thinking -- acquiring a backup big man on an expiring contract makes sense as they vie for a playoff spot, especially with Anderson Varejao's back still ailing. The Cavs also reportedly have interest in Kings big man Jason Thompson, who could be a target if Jarrett Jack is dealt to Sacramento.

Chris Kaman played 35 minutes against the Thunder on Thursday with 19 points, 10 boards, six assists and one block on 7-of-13 from the field. Tonight was his third consecutive double-double and he's done it in style. In that span, Kaman averaged 23.7 points, 11.3 boards, 4.3 assists and 2.0 blocks. There are the obvious concerns about his durability and Pau Gasol's eventual return would certainly end his run for the most part, but he has to be owned in all leagues.

Chris Kaman started at center on Tuesday and hit 11-of-24 shots for 25 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, a steal and three blocks in Tuesday's loss. Kaman was a daily-league goldmine tonight and had 27 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks on Sunday while coming off the bench. He's hot and the best big man on the Lakers right now, at least until Pau Gasol gets back. He looks like a must-start against the Thunder on Thursday. Jordan Hill had seven points and one rebound in 17 minutes, former starter Robert Sacre had four points, three rebounds and a block in just nine minutes, and Ryan Kelly had three points, one rebound and one block in 18 minutes tonight. Kaman is the guy you want to own of this crew.

Chris Kaman will start at center vs. Utah on Tuesday, sending Robert Sacre to the bench. Mike D'Antoni has been loathe to use Kaman this season, citing his defensive limitations, but Kaman's 27 points and 10 rebounds on Sunday may have tipped the scales in his favor. He has three consecutive double-digit scoring games and should be worth deploying with Pau Gasol (groin) out for the final two games before the All-Star break on Tuesday and Thursday.

Coach Mike D'Antoni said he has no intention of playing Chris Kaman and Pau Gasol (week-to-week, groin) together. Kaman's 27/10/3 explosion on Sunday isn't going to change D'Antoni's system, which only has room for one true big at a time. "That's the structure of the team," D'Antoni said. "When Pau comes back, it's tough." But before Gasol comes back, it would be criminal for Robert Sacre to see more minutes than Kaman. No matter who starts against the Jazz Tuesday night, we'd expect Kaman to see more minutes. He's a short term plug-n-play candidate only.

Chris Kaman scored a season-high 27 points against the Bulls on Sunday with 10 boards, three assists and two blocks in 28 minutes. He took over late in the game as the go-to option for the Lakers in the paint, shooting 13-of-23 from the field. Kaman was even handling the ball in transition and in the high post in a Pau Gasol-type role to help bring his team back and make the game close. He was out of the rotation earlier this season and he's dealt with a slew of injuries, but it's not a bad idea to give him a look as a big man in all leagues, assuming you're not cutting a player you've been relying on.

Chris Kaman scored 17 points on 7-of-14 shooting with eight rebounds, three assists, one steal and three blocks in 25 minutes off the bench on Friday against the Sixers. Kaman can put up scoring numbers in a hurry but owners have to put an asterisk on the result against the woeful Sixers. The minute distribution between Robert Sacre (23 minutes), Jordan Hill (20 minutes) and Kaman probably isn't all that far-fetched, though Kaman has been all over the board this season. He's worth a look if you need a big man while Pau Gasol is out, with Gasol also being a candidate to be traded.

Chris Kaman scored 13 points with three boards and one assists in 14 minutes on Wednesday vs. Cleveland. He fouled out in this game after committing five fouls in his return on Tuesday night. The Lakers are going to need Kaman off the bench with their team becoming a M.A.S.H. unit, so he's worth a look in deeper leagues.