Chris Kaman C FA Fri 3/28/14 10:51 PM
Chris Kaman
C FA
Chris Kaman started on Friday against the Wolves and played just six minutes.
There's no word if he went to sleep on the bench tonight and because of stuff like this and Mike D'Antoni's rotations in general, Kaman is an impossible guy to trust in lineups. Robert Sacre (14 points, seven boards, zero steals or blocks) is the guy you want to look at if you're poking around this dumpster fire. Jordan Hill (10 points, seven rebounds, one steal, 24 minutes) is the guy you want to look at if you're feeling really lucky.
Chris Kaman C FA Thu 3/27/14 10:52 PM
Chris Kaman
C FA
Chris Kaman arrived to the arena in Milwaukee on Thursday about 20 minutes before tip and was still able to start, scoring 13 points with four boards and two assists in 21 minutes.
He wasn't on the team flight to Milwaukee on Wednesday and joined the team via a commercial flight today. Kaman said he didn't talk to coach Mike D'Antoni in three weeks before Tuesday's game, but he still put up a 13-point, nine-board game. He's worth a look while Pau Gasol (illness) is out.
Chris Kaman C FA Thu 3/27/14 8:06 PM
Chris Kaman
C FA
Chris Kaman will start against the Bucks on Thursday night.
He just got to the arena a few minutes ago and the Lakers are just going to throw him out there without his usual warmup regime. Start him at your own risk, but he does have some nice upside after a solid game on Tuesday.
Chris Kaman C FA Thu 3/27/14 6:38 PM
Chris Kaman
C FA
Chris Kaman (personal) has not yet rejoined the Lakers and he's a true game-time decision for Thursday's tip-off at 8pm ET.
Kaman missed the team's flight for personal reasons and took a commercial flight a while later, so he's racing against the clock to arrive at the Bradley Center in time. If he doesn't get make it the Lakers will start Jordan Hill and Robert Sacre will start with Ryan Kelly coming off the bench, contrary to previous reports.
Chris Kaman C FA Thu 3/27/14 1:43 PM
Chris Kaman
C FA
Chris Kaman (personal reasons) is taking a commercial flight to join the Lakers for Thursday's game against the Bucks.
Kaman had originally stayed back in LA due to personal reasons, but will join the team in Milwaukee for Thursday's game against the Bucks. We haven't received word on whether or not Kaman will play as Ryan Kelly and Jordan Hill are reportedly starting, but we have to assume he wouldn't bother flying on a commercial flight if he didn't intend on suiting up. We'll update this situation as more news comes out, but Kaman scored 13 points to go along with nine boards on Tuesday, so he makes for a solid fantasy play as long as he suits up.
Chris Kaman C FA Wed 3/26/14 10:04 AM
Chris Kaman
C FA
Chris Kaman scored 13 points and grabbed nine rebounds in 23 minutes on Tuesday, while starting at center in place of Pau Gasol (vertigo).
Kaman hadn't played at all in March but he stepped up to make 5-of-10 shots with three assists and one block in a blowout win vs. the visiting Knicks. He hadn't even spoken to coach Mike D'Antoni for three weeks prior to his sudden start, and he'll likely return to DNP territory if Gasol is healthy enough to travel on the Lakers' two-game road trip beginning on Thursday.
Chris Kaman C FA Tue 3/25/14 2:02 PM
Chris Kaman
C FA
Chris Kaman (foot) is expected to start against the Knicks on Tuesday.
With Pau Gasol listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game, Chris Kaman is expected to be in coach Mike D'Antoni's starting lineup. Kaman carries a 7-footer-size load of risk with him, but he was able to provide some fantasy value earlier in the year when given playing time so he could make for an interesting late-season add for as long as Gasol is out.
Chris Kaman C FA Mon 3/24/14 6:03 PM
Chris Kaman
C FA
Coach Mike D'Antoni said if Pau Gasol (illness) is out, he will start Chris Kaman on Tuesday night.
Chris Kaman C FA Mon 3/24/14 1:05 AM
Chris Kaman
C FA
Chris Kaman (foot) could start at center on Tuesday if Pau Gasol (dizziness, nausea) isn't able to play.
Kaman hasn't played since Feb. 28 and there's still a chance Gasol will recover in time to play vs. the Knicks, but this at least puts him on the radar in most leagues. He's crawled out of Mike D'Antoni's doghouse and into the starting lineup for eight games this season, during which he's averaged 14.0 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.9 blocks.
Chris Kaman C FA Sat 3/22/14 3:59 AM
Chris Kaman
C FA
Chris Kaman (foot) did not play on Friday night.
The results of the MRI on his foot were negative, but he's not really even in the rotation right now. The return of Jordan Hill should keep Kaman on the bench. Luckily for the Lakers, he can't lay on the bench during games this time because they are relatively healthy right now.