Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Lakers Nation
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • Lakers 2025 Preseason Schedule
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App

Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Lakers Nation
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • Lakers 2025 Preseason Schedule
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App
Search
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • 2024 preseason
    • 2024-2025 regular season
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Lakers Nation > Blog > Lakers News > Lakers News: Chris Kaman Suffers Ankle Injury In Loss To Jazz
Lakers News

Lakers News: Chris Kaman Suffers Ankle Injury In Loss To Jazz

Ryan Ward
Published: 12/27/2013
3 Min Read
SHARE
Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
With Pau Gasol not making the trip to Salt Lake City due to a persistent respiratory infection, veteran center Chris Kaman was forced to shoulder the load in the frontcourt against the Utah Jazz on Friday. Kaman played well in the loss to the Jazz on the road, but suffered an ankle injury according to head coach Mike D’Antoni on Time Warner Cable via Lakers Nation reporter Serena Winters:

Kaman turned his ankle at the end of the game, D'Antoni: "He turned his ankle." Says it's "probably moderate" (on @twcsportsnet)

— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) December 28, 2013

Although the injury is being considered moderate at this point in time by D’Antoni, it could prove to be much worse in the days to come. Kaman had arguably his best performance of the season on Friday night with a season-high 19 points to go along with 10 rebounds and three blocks. The one-time All-Star kept the Lakers afloat against the Jazz in the first half and partly through the second half until Nick Young stole the show scoring 13 of his 19 points in the third quarter.

It remains to be seen what the extent of Kaman’s injury will be, but despite his impressive performance, the veteran may head back to the bench or may even struggle to get playing time once again moving forward.

D’Antoni didn’t exactly praise Kaman enough to guarantee playing time moving forward via Winters:

D'Antoni didn't make it sound like Kaman's worked himself into rotation once Pau returns: "Obviously when Pau comes back stuff has to give."

— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) December 28, 2013


With Kaman clearly still able to produce solid numbers in extended minutes, the veteran’s trade value may have increased with the potential for a deal on the horizon. The Lakers may look to make a deal in the coming weeks leading up to the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 20 with Kaman potentially one of their biggest bargaining chips.
________________________________________________________________________________
Mike D’Antoni On Utah Jazz, Pau Gasol, Got Coal For Christmas

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
ByRyan Ward
Follow:
Ryan Ward is a Reporter/Editor and shares duties of being a Social Media Manager on a daily basis at Lakers Nation. As a credentialed member of the media, Ryan covers Lakers home games, press conferences as well as interviewing players from both the NBA and NFL. A Los Angeles native, but born and bred in the UK. Long-suffering Raiders fan and a Liverpool supporter since birth.
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Lakers News direct to your inbox.

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Lakers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?