After a slow start to July, NBA free agents have started to drop like flies.
We knew all along that the big names would cause a domino effect, this year more than ever.
First Chris Paul (Clippers), than Dwight Howard (Rockets), Andre Igoudala (Warriors) and Josh Smith (Pistons). There are very few remaining “big-name” players available — see who’s left courtesy of SheridanHoops’ Mighty Moke — so one of the more established, veteran, yet under the radar players, Chris Kaman, is reminding everyone he is still available.
I wonder if I am going to play somewhere with cold or warm weather? Well either way I will be ready if it’s cold! http://t.co/uqKi7Bn8lS
— Chris Kaman (@ChrisKaman) July 7, 2013
Kaman is known to have a bit of personality, along with a fairly well-polished game for a big. He played on a one-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks last year, and would be a nice fill for any fringe contender looking to jump up to the next level, whether it be from the lottery to playoffs, or conference finals to finals.
It has been reported that the Los Angeles Lakers, hurting from the departure of Dwight Howard, and Chris Kaman have mutual interest. Here’s more from Yahoo! Sports:
As Dwight Howard leaves Los Angeles, the Lakers and free-agent center Chris Kaman have a growing mutual interest, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.
Several other teams have expressed interest in Kaman, including Golden State, Atlanta, Sacramento and New York, sources said.
Discussions are still in the formative stages, but Kaman has a reputation as a hard-working, dependable 7-footer who can fill a needed role.
Kaman may not be the most popular NBA player, but he’s giving fans — and GM’s — a reason to give him a look.
The fans, especially in LA?
Not so much…
Not if u r going to be there Douche… RT @cfitzakagoose: @ChrisKaman hey douche are you going back to La?
— Chris Kaman (@ChrisKaman) July 8, 2013
Ben Baroff is a basketball journalist who blogs for SheridanHoops.com. Follow him on Twitter here.