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Chris Kaman | Center/Forward

Team: Dallas Mavericks
Age / DOB:  (31) / 4/28/1982
Ht / Wt:  7'0' / 265
College: Central Michigan
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Chris Kaman was not available to the media after his exit interview on Thursday, a possible sign that the meeting did not go well.
This sounds like speculation, but it's worth noting considering it's coming from the Dallas Morning News and Kaman has previously reported frustration several times this season. Kaman is set to be an unrestricted free agent and it would be a shock to see him return to Dallas. Apr 19 - 9:28 AM
Source: Dallas Morning News

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Chris Kaman - F/C - Mavericks

Chris Kaman, who had 26 points, 11 boards and two blocks on Sunday, hit just 1-of-6 shots for two points, eight boards and zero blocks in Wednesday's ugly home loss to Phoenix.

The chances that Kaman was on benches for the 26-point explosion, and in lineups for tonight's dud appear to be pretty high, and we're hoping none of our readers were victims. He simply can't be trusted, regardless of who he's up against. Tonight he was abused by the likes of Luis Scola and the one-legged Jermaine O'Neal.
Apr 10 - 11:47 PM
Chris Kaman - F/C - Mavericks

Chris Kaman played only 25 minutes vs. Portland, but he scored a season-high 26 points on 12-of-21 shooting, with 11 rebounds, one steal and two blocks.

Rick Carlisle once again limited his playing time despite Elton Brand's absence with a sore calf, but Kaman still wound up with the most points by any Mavs center since Shawn Bradley in 2000. For what it's worth, Portland is giving up the fifth-most points to opposing PFs and Cs this season (59.8 ppg), and the Mavs' next two opponents (the Suns and Nuggets) are also in the top-six in that dubious category.
Related: Nuggets, Suns, Elton Brand
Apr 7 - 11:39 PM
Chris Kaman - F/C - Mavericks

Chris Kaman just missed a double-double against the Nuggets on Thursday with 13 points and nine boards, adding two assists and one block in 23 minutes.

After receiving a DNP-CD on Saturday, Kaman played a combined 43 minutes in his last two games. He isn't likely going to receive another DNP-CD while Elton Brand is down and he's someone to think about for owners that are in dire straits in the search for a big man.
Apr 4 - 11:40 PM
Chris Kaman - F/C - Mavericks

Chris Kaman admitted he's frustrated with his role but says he will start against the Nuggets on Thursday.

Kaman's had a frustrating week. Despite playing 20 minutes Wednesday, Kaman was a DNP-CD in two of the three games before that and played just four minutes in the one game in which he did appear. Kaman can produce when given minutes and good healthy, but those two conditions are too few and far between for him to be anything more than a desperate consideration in deep leagues.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Apr 4 - 2:54 PM
Chris Kaman - F/C - Mavericks

Chris Kaman played 20 minutes against the Lakers on Tuesday, scoring 14 points with six boards and two steals on 7-of-10 shooting.

He was a DNP-CD in two of his last three games and perhaps the presence of Dwight Howard is what sprung Kaman into action. He's hurt a lot and won't be seeing more than 20 minutes often, so he's only a desperation play in deeper daily leagues on Thursday.
Apr 3 - 1:34 AM
Chris Kaman - F/C - Mavericks

Chris Kaman had 14 points and four rebounds in 21 minutes of Wednesday's loss to the Nets.

He's starting right now and while it's impossible to tell how Rick Carlisle is going to use him from night to night, he's in a three-way timeshare until further notice. None of the Dallas bigs are must-own material, as Elton Brand had four points and five boards in 25 minutes, while Brandan Wright was quiet with nine points and three rebounds in just 12 minutes.
Related: Elton Brand, Brandan Wright
Mar 21 - 12:53 AM
Chris Kaman - F/C - Mavericks

Chris Kaman started on Monday and finished with 14 points on 7-of-11 shooting with seven rebounds, one steal and one block in 21 minutes on Monday.

Both Kaman and Brandan Wright (12 points, eight boards, one steal, 21 minutes) were able to get loose in this mildly contested game against the Hawks, while Elton Brand (four points, three rebounds, 13 minutes) was the odd man out. This is a good night for the rotating timeshare, so needless to say they can be ignored because the bad nights are deal-killers.
Related: Elton Brand, Brandan Wright
Mar 19 - 12:14 AM
Chris Kaman - F/C - Mavericks

Chris Kaman dropped out of the Mavericks' starting lineup on Sunday, coming off the bench for just two points in five minutes.

Kaman had an atrocious run as the starting center, including Friday's game in which he was benched early and played just six minutes. Cut him if you haven't already.
Related: Elton Brand, Brandan Wright
Mar 17 - 10:24 PM
Chris Kaman - F/C - Mavericks

Rick Carlisle benched Chris Kaman after two minutes on Tuesday because he thought the Bucks' big men were too quick for Kaman.

Carlisle has since apologized to Kaman, but the Mavs' veteran big man reiterated on Thursday that having such a small role "hurts you mentally ... Am I that bad that I play two minutes against a .500-level team in the eighth spot in the East?" Brandan Wright wound up playing most of the minutes at center vs. the Bucks, notching nine points, eight rebounds and three blocks in 33 minutes.
Related: Brandan Wright
Source: ESPN Dallas
Mar 14 - 3:07 PM
Chris Kaman - F/C - Mavericks

Chris Kaman admitted to being frustrated with his playing time.

Kaman played two minutes before being taken out of the game, and he hasn't really been a factor for Dallas at all this season after signing a one-year deal worth more than $8 million. "For me to not even be able to get into a game is pretty disappointing," he said. We don't expect Kaman to return to the Mavs after this season.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Mar 13 - 10:20 AM
Chris Kaman - F/C - Mavericks

Chris Kaman didn't score in his two minutes of action against the Bucks on Tuesday.

He played 16 and 15 minutes in his previous two games, but Kaman's minutes have been sporadic for most of the second half. There's no reason to own him and he's in a timeshare with Brandan Wright (nine points, eight boards, one assist and three blocks in 33 minutes) even on a good day. On the other hand, Wright is worth a look in some deeper formats.
Related: Brandan Wright
Mar 12 - 11:25 PM
Chris Kaman - F/C - Mavericks

Chris Kaman received a DNP-CD against the Rockets on Wednesday.

Kaman, who had made three straight starts, was replaced in the lineup by Brandan Wright and never left the bench Wednesday night against Houston. At this point, it's almost impossible to tell what coach Rick Carlisle is going to do with Kaman, which seriously undermines his value. In standard leagues, it might finally be time to look elsewhere for your needs at center.
Mar 7 - 4:12 PM
Chris Kaman - F/C - Mavericks

Chris Kaman made his fourth straight start at center on Sunday, but he played just 13 minutes before being benched.

The Mavericks' center spot has been a merry-go-round all season, though fantasy owners wish Rick Carlisle would finally stop the ride. Playing time was spread particularly thin tonight -- Brandan Wright and Elton Brand each played 17 minutes, while Bernard James played nine minutes off the end of the bench.
Related: Elton Brand, Brandan Wright, Bernard James
Mar 3 - 9:45 PM
Chris Kaman - F/C - Mavericks

Chris Kaman played 23 minutes on Friday against the Nets, scoring eight points on 4-of-8 shooting with four rebounds, one steal and three blocks.

Kaman isn't going to give owners a lot of peace of mind, but now that he has taken on a starting role and looks to be getting back on track he's well worth a look.
Mar 2 - 1:51 AM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Mike James
2Darren Collison
3Roddy Beaubois
4Josh Akognon
SG1O.J. Mayo
2Dominique Jones
3Jared Cunningham
4Chris Wright
SF1Shawn Marion
2Vince Carter
3Anthony Morrow
PF1Dirk Nowitzki
2Jae Crowder
C1Brandan Wright
2Elton Brand
3Chris Kaman
4Bernard James