Sean

Lampley

Kaman has a bruised left tibia, capping a strange year for the talented 7-footer. He spent a vast majority of the season on the trading block, while also serving as the team’s offensive focal point for long stretches. Kaman ended up averaging 13.1 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.6 blocks even though he saw just 29.2 minutes per game. He figures to fetch a hefty ransom on the free agency market this summer. Meanwhile, the Hornets will roll with Jason Smith, Gustavo Ayon and Carl Landry as their primary bigs over the final five games of the season.

The NBA gave them another injury exception, so the Warriors now have 17 players under contract. Lampley probably won’t stick around for long.

That look could be extended depending upon how much time Caron Butler misses with his illness. Lampley is an unproven but promising physical presence fresh off the IL. Riley likes him, and wants to see what he has.

Lampley had missed the last 15 games with a lower lumbar strain. He shouldn’t get much playing time.

He’s been floating around the league for years, but hasn’t been able to stick anywhere yet.