Blazersedge Jul 10, 2014
Transcript: Blazers Introduce Chris Kaman and Steve Blake At Press Conference
The Portland Trail Blazers introduced center Chris Kaman and guard Steve Blake at a press conference on Thursday. It was reported during the NBA Free Agent Moratorium that the Blazers had come to a verbal agreement with center Chris Kaman. The Trail Blazers also reached an agreement this morning with point guard Steve Blake. The signings were made official on Thursday and both Kaman and Blake spoke to the media this afternoon. The following is a transcript, with comments from Blazers GM Neil Olshey, coach Terry Stotts, Kaman and Blake. Neil, maybe you can just speak generally about how...
Behind The Blazers Beat | Oregonian Jul 10, 2014
Steve Blake, Chris Kaman quietly make Trail Blazers better
Neither signing was sexy, but Kaman and Blake make the Blazers deeper, more experienced and tougher.
Rotoworld Jul 10, 2014
Chris Kaman officially signs with Portland - Chris Kaman (F/C) Portland Trail Blazers
Chris Kaman officially signed his two-year, $10M contract with the Trail Blazers on Thursday.
Behind The Blazers Beat | Oregonian Jul 9, 2014
Damian Lillard, LaMarcus Aldridge praise Trail Blazers' addition of Chris Kaman
The Blazers' All-Stars think Kaman's experience and scoring punch will be a valuable addition to the team's second unit next season.
Behind The Blazers Beat | Oregonian Jul 9, 2014
Free agent activity explains Trail Blazers' pursuit of Chris Kaman
The market for stretch big men went against the Blazers, so they landed the next best thing in Kaman.
Behind The Blazers Beat | Oregonian Jul 7, 2014
Chris Kaman and the Trail Blazers: A quick look at Portland's incoming big man
A quick look at Chris Kaman, who reached an agreement on a two-year deal with the Trail Blazers.
Rip City Project Jul 7, 2014
Lineup Consequences of the Chris Kaman Signing
Now that the Blazers have used their mid-level exception on Chris Kaman and look more and more likely to re-sign Mo Williams, the exciting part of their summer is likely over. It’s possible that Neil Olshey has more wheeling and dealing in store, but I doubt it. The frontloaded one-plus year deal suggests that the […] Lineup Consequences of the Chris Kaman Signing - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - A Portland Trailblazers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Rip City Project Jul 6, 2014
Meyers Leonard, future uncertain with Chris Kaman
Signing free agent center Chris Kaman was not a perfect move for the Trail Blazers, but it was probably smart given their lack of bench production and sweet beards. I have spent too much of my personal time wishing Meyers Leonard would shave his head and grow a 2008 Drew Gooden octo-beard for intimidation purposes, […] Meyers Leonard, future uncertain with Chris Kaman - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - A Portland Trailblazers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Behind The Blazers Beat | Oregonian Jul 5, 2014
Are the Trail Blazers and Chris Kaman a good fit? Your comments
Kaman is a one-time All Star, with career averages of 11.7 points, 7.9 rebounds while playing 28.1 minutes a game. During his 11-year career, he's only played once on a team which finished the regular season with winning record.
Rip City Project Jul 5, 2014
Chris Kaman: Keeping Portland Weird
So… The Portland Trail Blazers signed Chris Kaman, a move no one really saw coming. Technically, all free agents are a possibility, but based on the other players Portland was “interested” in and filling in what Portland needs next season, Kaman does not fit into that mold. It was a peculiar signing, and at best, […] Chris Kaman: Keeping Portland Weird - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - A Portland Trailblazers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Behind The Blazers Beat | Oregonian Jul 4, 2014
Chris Kaman on Trail Blazers: 'I want to ... help the team get back to winning the title.'
The Blazers' newest acquisition came to Portland for a array of reasons, including the chance to play for a playoff contender.
Behind The Blazers Beat | Oregonian Jul 4, 2014
Is Chris Kaman a good fit for the Portland Trail Blazers? (poll)
Kaman, 32, has averaged 11.7 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks, while shooting 49 percent, over his 11-year NBA career.
Rip City Project Jul 4, 2014
Free Agency: Solving the Chris Kaman Signing
Last night around 8:30 p.m. PDT, the Portland Trail Blazers came to terms with free agent center Chris Kaman on a 2-year/$10M contract. This signing (official on July 10th) has received rather polarized reactions, given Kaman’s former status as an NBA all-star and current status as a potential problem player. His minutes and numbers suffered […] Free Agency: Solving the Chris Kaman Signing - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - A Portland Trailblazers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Behind The Blazers Beat | Oregonian Jul 4, 2014
Trail Blazers, Chris Kaman reach agreement on 2-year free agent deal
The Blazers bolstered their frontcourt by signing Chris Kaman to a two-year free agent contract.
Los Angeles Times Jul 4, 2014
Former Lakers center Chris Kaman to join the Portland Trail Blazers
Veteran center Chris Kaman will not return to the Lakers after one season.
