Heat Interested In Chris Kaman

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The Heat are interested in adding Chris Kaman to their roster, but they'll likely have to overcome a few obstacles to do it. Chris Tomasson of FOX Sports Florida reports that Heat officials have been calling people close to Kaman to ask about him, and are hoping to sign the big man if the Hornets buy out his contract.

Kaman, 29, was acquired by the Hornets in the Chris Paul trade, and was held out of the team's lineup for some time while New Orleans tried to move him. Although Kaman is playing again, he could likely be had in the right deal, with the Pacers and Rockets said to be among the interested teams.

The Heat don't have the trade chips to be a real contender for Kaman before the March 15th trade deadline, so the team's only realistic chance at him is via a buyout. As both Tomasson and Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel point out, it seems unlikely that the league-owned Hornets would allow the deadline to pass without dealing Kaman, buy him out, and allow the Heat to sign him in a move that would solidify Miami's title hopes.

Besides that significant roadblock, getting Kaman to the Heat would also involve him agreeing to the veteran's minimum with Miami and giving up his Bird rights, which could affect his next contract. As much as the Heat would like to see Kaman bring his talents to South Beach, it looks like a long shot at this point.

 

[RipCity32]

As the article says, too many obstacles. I don't foresee anything happening here.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

If the Hornets can't trade Kaman they won't buy him out.

But basically, this is like a dude telling a girl that he likes her, but doesn't want to dedicate any time to her or spend any money on her. It's like, "yeah when I'm free at 3:00 in the morning we can definitely do something."

 

[DJT]

Yeah, no way a buy out happens. Worst case scenario, they will keep him, which really isn't all that bad.

I think a team will step up and nab him though.