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Germany’s coach Svetislav Pesic has announced the preliminary squad for the European Championship qualifier in the summer. As expected, NBA stars Dirk Nowitzki and Chris Kaman weren't on the list. kicker.de

Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Kaman, Germany 

Coach Svetislav Pesic named 21 players for the German National Team Training camp. Germany will play the Eurobasket 2013 Qualification Round in the summer. Dirk Nowitzki and Chris Kaman are not in the list, as expected. Sportando

Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Hornets, Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Kaman, Germany 

Now Kaman will become an unrestricted free agent. “I’m trying to look to the future and see what’s best for myself and my family, and we’ll see,” Kaman said. “I can’t do anything until July, so I’ll get myself in better shape and see what happens.’’ New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Free Agency, Chris Kaman 

New Orleans Hornets center Chris Kaman has a bruised left tibia and is likely to miss the remainder of the season, according to the team. Kaman sustained the injury to his leg in the home win against the Memphis Grizzlies on Apr. 15. In 47 games this season -- 33 that he started -- Kaman averaged 13.1 points, 7.7 rebounds and a team-best 1.6 blocks per game. New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Injuries, Chris Kaman 

Q: Ira, could there be better use of our mid-level exception this offseason than Steve Nash? There is no doubt that the ring- hungry Nash could be interested. Also, I know how you're begging for a veteran point guard. Who better than the two-time MVP? -- Conor, Sunrise A: If the Heat have only one chip to put into play, in this case the $3 million taxpayer mid-level exception, then it should be put in play for size. That said, I'm not sure Chris Kaman is signing on any time soon for $3 million. Nash, by contrast, is at a point where the money might not be paramount. The logic then would be that the Heat could then put either Mario Chalmers or Norris Cole into play in a trade for size. But we certainly are getting ahead of ourselves when it comes to 2012 free agency and Nash leaving the Suns for pennies on the dollar. South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Miami Heat, New Orleans Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Free Agency, Steve Nash, Chris Kaman 

Players had to be waived by Friday night at 11:59 p.m. ET to be playoff-eligible with another team this season. Word is that Kaman, for what it's worth, had Miami at the top of his list of potential destinations if the Hornets had relented as so many teams do when they vow not to buyouts to antsy veterans. ESPN.com

Miami Heat, New Orleans Hornets, Chris Kaman 

I'd be shocked if Pat Riley wasn't able to land a starting-caliber center for a third consecutive offseason, so if you had to guess, who is Miami's starting center next year? Some interesting names are Spencer Hawes, Mehmet Okur, Chris Kaman, Jermaine O'Neal, Marcus Camby. -- Lou. A: Kaman has been coveted before, but the issue is whether he would be willing to take a pay cut all the way down to the taxpayer mid-level exception. With the Heat's tax situation, even a sign-and-trade for Kaman would be difficult. I would think the 76ers would keep Hawes, and I'm not sure anyone else on that list, because of age or injury, makes sense for the Heat. South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Miami Heat, New Orleans Hornets, Chris Kaman 

The injury-ravaged Hornets apparently convinced Kaman  as well as teams such as Miami, Boston and Dallas hoping that New Orleans would relent if it couldn't plug him into a deal before last Thursday's trade buzzer  that they were serious about keeping him for the rest of the regular season if no trade could be struck. Especially after Emeka Okafor joined Eric Gordon and Carl Landry on the Hornets' list of key contributors shelved with knee trouble. ESPN.com

Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, New Orleans Hornets, Free Agency, Chris Kaman 

Kaman has apparently concluded that no contender he could join would give him the shots and minutes he'll get in New Orleans for the rest of the season, which is something he has to factor in with free agency looming in July. The 29-year-old, selected as an All-Star as recently as 2010, is averaging 13.3 points and 8.1 rebounds for the Hornets after they initially (and briefly) excused him from the team in January while pursuing potential trades. ESPN.com

New Orleans Hornets, Free Agency, Chris Kaman 

Sources said that the Hornets did engage in discussions last week with Washington on a deal that would have featured Kaman, Landry and Trevor Ariza going to the Wizards for center JaVale McGee, veteran forward Rashard Lewis and a future second-round pick. But Washington opted to deal with Denver instead, sending McGee to the Nuggets as part of a three-team swap with the Los Angeles Clippers that routed Nene to the Wizards. ESPN.com

New Orleans Hornets, Washington Wizards, Trade, Javale McGee, Trevor Ariza, Rashard Lewis, Chris Kaman 

Marc Stein: Players waived by 11:59 PM ET tonight eligible for playoffs w/another team, but ESPN sources say NOH & Chris Kaman still NOT talking buyout Twitter

New Orleans Hornets, Chris Kaman 

Marc Stein: Sources also say Kaman's camp has likewise not pushed for buyout to this point. Makes sense. Helping his FA value to put up numbers w/NOH Twitter

New Orleans Hornets, Chris Kaman 

David Aldridge: The Hornets, according to a source, have no plans at the moment to buy out Chris Kaman. Twitter

New Orleans Hornets, Chris Kaman 

Sam Amick: Since someone asked,source close to New Orleans says not in team's plans to buy out center/expiring contract Chris Kaman.Re-signing possible Twitter

New Orleans Hornets, Chris Kaman 

Now that Thursday’s NBA trade deadline has come and gone, New Orleans Hornets center Chris Kaman knows he’ll likely be with the franchise for the remainder of the season. Beyond that, however, Kaman said he’s not sure of his plans. “I just don’t know where I am going to be and what’s going to happen,’’ said Kaman, who’ll be a free agent this offseason. “I don’t know who the new owner may be, and he may not like me. “They might want to move in a different direction. At this point, I can’t really say what’s going to happen.’’ New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Chris Kaman 

Demps now says the Hornets are open to offering Kaman an extension at the end of the season. Kaman could also be bought out of his contract and still latch on to a contender. The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics are among the teams reported to be interested in having him. But the Hornets’ position on Kaman is in stark contrast to a few months ago, when he was banished from the team and butted heads with team officials. New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Chris Kaman 

Vincent Ellis: It goes without saying that Kaman remains on #Pistons radar. Unrestricted free agent this summer. Twitter

Detroit Pistons, New Orleans Hornets, Free Agency, Chris Kaman 

The Detroit Pistons had talks with several teams before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, as they attempted to land a big man to pair with second-year center Greg Monroe. Specifically, they were engaged in talks with the New Orleans Hornets for center Chris Kaman. The Pistons proposed a deal that would have sent the Hornets one of their big contracts (likely Ben Gordon or Charlie Villanueva) and a protected future first-round pick (not this year’s) for Kaman. Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, New Orleans Hornets, Trade, Chris Kaman 

More New Orleans GM Dell Demps, to the Times-Picayune, on Chris Kaman, "He's been very impressive, especially in the last few weeks. The door is not closed on Chris. We'll have his Bird rights this summer, so we think there's a lot of opportunity still with Chris." Sulia

New Orleans Hornets, Chris Kaman 

Kaman said he's open to re-signing with the Hornets next season. "Yes sir, certainly," he said. New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Free Agency, Chris Kaman