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Del Negro: Clippers will listen to offers for Kaman

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  1. JMAD21

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    Whens he supposed to be healthy again?
     
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  2. baller4life315

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    Generally speaking, I agree with this. If he was healthy he would be worth a shot on the Rockets and about a month ago I was all for a deal of this type (in lieu of a better option or bigger deal). Knowing Kaman's injury history, I guess I shouldn't be surprised that he's still hurt a month later (talking about possibly taking February off altogether). At this point his inability to get onto the court is pretty much killing any possible upside to this deal.
     
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  3. Jdawg

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    The Rockets need to decide if they are rebuilding or still pushing for the playoffs. I don't think it's smart to do both (see our most recent draft position), and we are still at least 2 great players from being in contention. Kaman is not one of those, especially if it's just him. Unless we can get a superstar in a trade (possible, but unlikely), it's time to sell off vets and rebuild. Kaman is not the answer.
     
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  4. Baqui99

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    We should be trying to get help at C through the draft, not by acquiring high priced, injury-prone guys..
     
    #24 Baqui99, Feb 2, 2011
  5. javal_lon

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    Its east to listen to offers when no one is talking :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
     
    #25 javal_lon, Feb 2, 2011
  6. javal_lon

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    Sorry its easy to listen to offers when no one is talking
     
    #26 javal_lon, Feb 2, 2011
  7. Clips/Roxfan

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    Chris Kaman appears to be on the block
    Posted on: February 1, 2011 10:44 am
    Posted by Royce Young

    The Los Angeles Clippers are in transition right now. They're moving away from the big dollar veterans and focusing more on low cost youngsters.

    Chris Kaman, who was an All-Star last season, has been out with a bad left ankle for most of the season. He hasn't played since Dec. 5 and there's no timetable for his return. And really, I'm not sure the Clippers are rushing him by any means.

    Coach Vinny Del Negro said Monday that if you want to ask about Kaman's availability, just call.

    "It depends on what is out there, if there is someone we feel makes us a better team," Del Negro told the Los Angeles Daily News. "We're not in a position not to take a look at everything. It's nothing against Chris. He has tremendous skills. I love him and we need him. But if there is something that would help improve the L.A. Clippers, we would look at anything."

    You hear that NBA? Anything. They'll look at anything.

    Of course what makes Kaman that much more expendable is the rise of DeAndre Jordan. The athletic seven-footer has become a true presence in the middle, complementing Blake Griffin's game perfectly. Kaman, who is 28, is an offensive center that is looking for 12-15 shot attempts a game. Jordan is fine taking four, with all of them being dunks.

    Problem for the Clippers is that Kaman's value isn't near as high as it was two months ago. He's injured so a team looking to add him for help down the stretch isn't sure about what he's going to give. And on top of that, before going down, Kaman wasn't playing all that well. On the season, he's averaging 10.5 points and 7.1 rebounds per game in just 10 games.

    What does make Kaman harder to move is his contract. He has two years left on it but at $24 million. He is an All-Star level big man though so a contending team might be interested in bringing him in for a playoff push. Again, the injuries though limits his value to a degree though.

    The Clippers would certainly be doing themseves a favor in moving Kaman and fully embracing the youth movement. There's some actual, legitimate excitement and momentum around the franchise right now and it's because of the young talent. Jordan and Griffin are a big part of that. Not to say Kaman doesn't have big time ability, but for the Clippers, it's just better to let the young guys have their minutes. The season's already likely a wash, so just dedicate it to letting your horses get better.

    Plenty of teams would be interested in Kaman I'm sure. And like Del Negro said, just pick up the phone

    http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22748484/27333664
     
    #27 Clips/Roxfan, Feb 2, 2011
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  9. ROXTXIA

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    Atlanta won't do it. They have $$$ problems as it is, and are looking at 3 high-priced players already (JJohnson, Horford [extension], JSmith).

    As far as the Rockets, well, is Kaman "hurt" or is he HURT? I wouldn't want him for us. Maybe if there were some 3-way trade. But that gets even tougher to imagine than simply trading for him.
     
    #29 ROXTXIA, Feb 2, 2011
  10. baller4life315

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    He's legitimately hurt and been out since early December. Add to that, there's no timetable that I'm aware of for his return. Like I posted above, this pretty much kills any possible upside to the deal from our end.

    P.S. As somebody that follows the Hawks closely, I agree they wouldn't do that trade.
     
    #30 baller4life315, Feb 2, 2011
  11. RocketsRed14

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    trade up in the draft like OKC and have a youth movement if we cant get a blockbuster deal..
     
    #31 RocketsRed14, Feb 2, 2011
  12. dobro1229

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    Lots of people would frown at this move, but the risk/reward here might be better than anything else that could be available any time soon. If they deal for Kaman then he must have to pass through a series of physicals to insure that his ankle issue is nothing that will affect him long term.

    Dont forget that a year ago at this time Kaman was an all star Center. Other than a nagging ankle injury, there really isn't too many other concerns I have dealing for him.
     
    #32 dobro1229, Feb 2, 2011
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