Possible Chris Kaman trade scenarios

The Hornets officially have put Chris Kaman put on the trading block, and out of their rotation. Here are some possible trade scenarios, that could go down soon enough. We just have Kaman going out in one piece without addition, as a Hornets multiplayer trade would just be possible after mid february:

1.) Houston Rockets

Fit?
Good fit. Would play behind Dalembert and Scola, and have nearly a timeshare with them old guys, who are pretty injury prone too. Has a similiar unagitated style like them.

Possible Trade Chips?
Hasheem Thabeet, Jordan Hill, Jonny Flynn, Terrence Williams, Patrick Patterson, Goran Dragic, Courtney Lee, Marcus Morris, Chase Budinger, HOU 1st rounder 2012, NYK 1st rounder 2012, diverse 2nd rounders

Best trade NO?
Chris Kaman <--> Hasheem Thabeet + Jordan Hill + Patrick Patterson + Goran Dragic + one 1st rounder

Best trade HOU?
Chris Kaman <--> Hasheem Thabeet + Jordan Hill + Jonny Flynn

Story?
No team in the mix has that many trade assets like Houston can offer. They sound lately like the team who will have the best shot. With their hundret different options they will likely dictate the talks, and should match any offers other bidders can make. A comfortable position. NO meanwhile has to hope for other teams to raise the stock for Kaman to actually get some useful talents (Patterson, Dragic, Budinger) next to the trade chips, whom HOU actually just gets relived from while acquiring a nice big man (Thabeet, Flynn, Williams).

Chances?
80%


2.) Indiana Pacers

Fit?
Moderate fit. Would play behind Hibbert, West and Hansbrough in a pretty logjammed frontcourt. Would replace Amundson, Foster and co as the big white guy cleaning up the boards.

Possible Trade Chips? 
Lou Amundson, Jeff Foster, Dahntay Jones, Jeff Pendergraph, George Hill, Tyler Hansbrough, IND 1st rounder 2012

Best trade NO?
Chris Kaman <--> George Hill + Lou Amundson + 1st rounder

Best trade IND?
Chris Kaman <--> Lou Amundson + Jeff Foster + Jeff Pendergraph + 2nd rounder

Story?
It's unlikely that the Pacers will give up Hill and his 1st rounder, and maybe even neither or them. It's even more unliky their beloved Tyler Hansbrough will be moved out of town. So if they are willing to sacrifice one of those 3 pieces there might be a slight chance to get Kaman. But as said: The Rockets could match that in an heartbeat.

Chances?
30%


3.) Portland Trailblazers

Fit?
Moderate fit. Would come behind often injured and grandpa old Camby, and see some minutes as third guy in the big man rotation. A long searched reliable big man from the bench.


Possible Trade Chips?
Luke Babbitt, Eliott Williams, Nolan Smith, Greg Oden, POR 1st rounder 2012


Best Trade Scenario NO?
Chris Kaman <--> Raymond Felton/Gerald Wallace + Nolan Smith



Best Trade Scenario POR?
Chris Kaman <--> ? + Luke Babbitt + Eliott Williams



Story?
This is an odd thing here. We just have it on our map because several sources suggest that one. To make the payrolls work the Blazers would have to give someone who has a big contract. Thing is they don't have anyone they really wanna get rid of (lucky them!). Camby maybe, would make most sense, because of his age. Then again, playing without Camby makes the team worst then it is right now. It would just make sense to lock Kaman in their squad before an other team makes the run. Then again, will NO want to have Camby in return? Wallace and Felton shouldn't be available for this trade. The only thing that works fine here are the young assets in Smith, Williams and Babbitt.



Chances?
15%


4.) San Antonio Spurs

Fit?
Good fit. The Spurs are soon in a position to need more size. Duncan grews older every fuckin' minute, and Blair & Splitter can't fill the role right now. Kaman would also make a good fit in Popovichs "old guys high BBall IQ" system.

Possible Trade Chips?
Richard Jefferson, Dejuan Blair/Tiago Splitter, Matt Bonner, James Anderson, Gary Neal, Danny Green, Cory Joseph, Spurs 1st rounder 2012

Best Trade Scenario NO?
Chris Kaman <--> Tiago Splitter + Matt Bonner + James Anderson + Gary Neal + 1st rounder

Best Trade Scenario Spurs?
Chris Kaman <--> Richard Jefferson + Dejuan Blair + Tiago Splitter + Danny Green + 1st rounder

Story?
If you think it from the right way, this one could make sense and has a possibility to happen. If the Hornets are prepared to take the nasty contract of Jefferson, and the Spurs are ready to give up some of their young, good assets this could work. The Hornets would accept Jefferson (and proberbly amnesty him later) to get Blair, Splitter, Green and a 1st rounder - all of them good people to rebuild with. The Spurs though have with Kaman a proper big man next to Duncan, Ginobili and Parker who they can rock the playoffs with one or two last times. Yes, we admit: This one sounds pretty edgy, but who knows how the world rolls right?

Chances?
40%


5.) Golden State Warriors

Fit?
Pretty good. With Kwame brown injured, and Biedrins and Udoh struggling most of the days, Kaman would be the man in the middle the Warriors are searching for desperately.

Possible Trade Chips?
Monta Ellis, Andris Biedrins, Ekpe Udoh, Brandon Rush, Klay Thompson, Jeremy Tyler, Charles Jenkins, High 2nd rounder

Best Trade Scenario NO?
Chris Kaman <--> Monta Ellis
or
Chris Kaman <--> Andris Biedrins + Ekpe Udoh + Klay Thompson + the 2nd rounder

Best Trade Scenario GSW?
Chris Kaman <--> Andris Biedrins + Brandon Rush + Jeremy Tyler + the 2nd rounder

Story?
The Warriors are simply in depp need of a big man, and that brings them on the table, even if Kaman not really fits into their idea of a big strong, defense orientated, young C. The Warriors would have to decide if they wanna part with some of their talents (Thompson, Udoh), and possible could unload the nasty contract of Biedrins with that move. Then again: Why would NO take that one? For 2 lottery disappointments? With a lot of luck GS would get that through, but i doubt it. The other possibility mentioned would be to trade up Monta Ellis straight up for Kaman, but GS would be plain stupid to do so, and on the other hand, the Hornets don't need a guy like Ellis next to Gordon right now + is in the market for young talent and picks.

Chances?
30%


6.) Cleveland Cavaliers

Fit?
Unnecessary. Cleveland is loaded with Verajao, Jamison and Thompson in the frontcourt. I'm not sure why they wanna make a run at Kaman.

Possible Trade Chips?
Antawn Jamison, Daniel Gibson, Ramon Sessions, Omri Casspi, Christian Eyenga, Alonzo Gee, Semih Erden, Luke Harangody, Samardo Samuels, 2 early 2nd rounders

Best Trade Scenario NO?
Chris Kaman <--> Daniel Gibson + Ramon Sessions + Omri Casspi + one 2nd rounder

Best Trade Scenario CLE?
Chris Kaman <--> Antawn Jamison + Ramon Sessions + Semih Erden + Luke Harangody + both 2nd rounders

Story?
There is big story until now. I doubt that NO will take back Jamisons huge contract, even if it runs just through this year. They payroll would be pretty unbalanced here, if they also take back the other pieces. Without Jamison in it the Cavs simply won't do the trade. Though, one has to admit: Next to Houston they have the most interesting young pieces to give up.

Chances?
25%


7.) Atlanta Hawks

Fit?
Pretty good. After Horford went down for the rest of the season the Hawks would get their big man as rental. Though he does not really fit into the system of attractive bball the Hawks are playing.

Possible Trade Chips?
Marvin Williams, Kirk Hinrich, Zaza Pachulia, 1st rounder 2012

Best Trade Scenario NO?
Chris Kaman <-> Marvin Williams/Kirk Hinrich + Zaza Pachulia

Best Trade Scenario ATL?
Non-existent.

Story?
There is just a story because the Hawks need to replace Horford for the season. Besides that, there is not much to chat about. The Hawks payroll scenario simply does not allow the Hawks to make a trade offer, that make them not give up too much.

Chances?
5%


8.) Boston Celtics

Fit?
Pretty good. The Celtics need a new big man in town, and Kaman would provide them with the skills they need.

Possible Trade Chips?
Jermaine O'Neal, Chris Wilcox, Avery Bradley, JaJuan Johnson, Greg Stiesma, E'Twaun Moore, 2 x 1st rounder 2012

Best Trade Scenario NO?
Chris Kaman <--> Jermaine O'Neal + Avery Bradley + JaJuan Johnson + Greg Stiesma + 1 st rounder

Best Trade Scenario BOS?
Chris Kaman <--> Jermaine O'Neal + Chris Wilcox + Jajuan Johnson + E'Twaun Moore + 1 st rounder

Story?
The Celtics actully want to wait until Kaman is free agent, and then take a shot at him. They already decided to not part with their young pieces, as far as you can hear. If they should decide differently though, they could pull off an offer, that would interest the Hornets. Especially as they have 2 1st rounders around pick 20 to offer.

Chances?
10%