Mavericks set to sign free-agent center Chris Kaman
The Dallas Mavericks are poised to sign free-agent center Chris Kaman. (Layne Murdoch/NBA/Getty Images)
The Dallas Mavericks are ready to sign free-agent center Chris Kaman, according to ESPN.com. Neither the length of the deal or financial terms have been released.
Kaman, a nine-year veteran, reportedly received interest from the Utah Jazz, Indiana Pacers, San Antonio Spurs and Sacramento Kings.
Kaman averaged 13.1 points and 7.7 rebounds in 47 games last season for the New Orleans Hornets.
Kaman and new teammate Dirk Nowitzki also teamed up on the German national team in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
RT @ESPNSteinLine: Mavs on verge of signing All-Star C Chris Kaman. Deal to be finalized later Wednesday (FORMER ALL-STAR OBVIOUSLY)—
Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 11, 2012
Mavericks have agreed in principle to sign center Chris Kaman, a source tells Yahoo! Sports.—
Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) July 11, 2012
Partnering up with @swish41 and heading to the Mavs……..—
Chris Kaman (@ChrisKaman) July 11, 2012