HoopsHype.com Rumors

Martin is one of many veterans — including Mike Bibby, Gilbert Arenas, Erick Dampier, and Troy Murphy — waiting for another NBA chance. According to an NBA source, the Celtics have considered bringing in Dampier for a look. Boston Globe

Boston Celtics, Free Agency, Erick Dampier 

Michael Cunningham: #Hawks still expect to sign Erick Dampier today. Waiting on paperwork. Twitter

Atlanta Hawks, Erick Dampier 

Marc J. Spears: Hawks sign center Erick Dampier for rest of the season, source says. Twitter

Atlanta Hawks, Erick Dampier 

Michael Cunningham: C Erick Dampier's 2nd 10-day contract expired. #Hawks have not re-signed him for season but expect to do so soon. Twitter

Atlanta Hawks, Erick Dampier 

The Atlanta Hawks today signed center Erick Dampier to a second 10-day contract, according to Executive Vice President/General Manager Rick Sund. The 15-year veteran has appeared in four games for the Hawks this season, after signing his first 10-day contract on February 9, averaging 2.5 rpg, 0.3 apg, 0.3 spg and 0.3 bpg in 6.5 mpg. NBA.com

Atlanta Hawks, Erick Dampier 

After using rookie forward as the backup to Zaza Pachulia for a week, the Hawks signed veteran Erick Dampier to a 10-day contract Feb. 9. He had played a total of 26 minutes in four games entering Saturday. After Dampier’s contract expires, the rules allow the Hawks to sign him for the rest of the season or sign him to another 10-day contract. Coach Larry Drew said he would meet with general manager Rick Sund after the Blazers game to make a decision. Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks, Erick Dampier 

Dampier, a 16-year NBA veteran, said he would like to stay with the Hawks. “It’s been great so far,” he said before the Blazers game. “It’s a great group of guys. I think they are trying to mix in some experienced guys in with this team.” Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks, Erick Dampier 

The Atlanta Hawks, short-handed at center following injuries to Al Horford and Jason Collins, signed 15-year veteran center Erick Dampier to a 10-day contract on Thursday. Dampier, 36, bolsters the team's roster for a tough stretch that begins with a game against Dwight Howard and the Magic on Friday night. The challenges continue with a game against the Miami Heat on Sunday and a visit to the Lakers on Tuesday. ESPN.com

Atlanta Hawks, Erick Dampier 

Sam Amick: Atlanta has signed Erick Dampier to a 10 day contract, the team announces. Twitter

Atlanta Hawks, Free Agency, Erick Dampier 

The Hawks plan to sign a center and it almost certainly will be a guy on a 10-day contract rather than a permanent addition. They’ve discussed Kyrylo Fesenko, Erick Dampier and Dan Gadzuric but, as far as I know, they haven’t inquired with those guys yet to gauge their interest in a short-term gig in Atlanta. Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks, Free Agency, Dan Gadzuric, Kyrylo Fesenko, Erick Dampier 

Chris Mannix: Boston expressed interest in Erick Dampier during free agency, sources say. May want to look into Damp again. Just no presence in the middle Twitter

Boston Celtics, Free Agency, Erick Dampier 

Ira Winderman: Source tells Sun Sentinel Mike Bibby, Erick Dampier not in current Heat picture. 2010 camper C Mickell Gladness among D-League invitees. Twitter

Miami Heat, Free Agency, Erick Dampier, Mike Bibby, Mickell Gladness 

Dwain Price: Heat C Erick Dampier said he didn't party wit da Mavs after they beat Miami. Damp said:"That was a damn joke. It all started with a tweet.'' Twitter

Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, Erick Dampier 

Reports surfaced Monday on 790 The Ticket in Miami that some Heat players joined the Mavericks on Sunday night while the new NBA champs partied on South Beach (photos!) after their Game 6 win. One trusted member of Mavs media confirmed that Erick Dampier was one of the Miami members in attendance, along with unnamed others. CBSSports.com

Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, Erick Dampier 

Q: Assuming Miami signs a new starting center this summer, who will end up being the odd-man-out in the rotation? Haslem is expected to be healthy and will probably share a lot of minutes down low with Bosh. So between Joel, who has played great lately, and Pittman, who has already been promised minutes next season, which one gets left out of the rotation or traded away? — Fernando. A: Pittman has been promised nothing, with his contract not even guaranteed for next season. Besides that, there should be plenty of time for everyone, with Dampier and Magloire almost assuredly not back and Ilgauskas likely retiring. South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Miami Heat, Erick Dampier, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Jamaal Magloire, Dexter Pittman 

Ira Winderman: Erick Spoelstra said the next few days to be used to help Erick Dampier rest his knees, but said there is no actual problem. Twitter

Miami Heat, Erick Dampier, Injuries 

But with the postseason right around the corner, Spoelstra seems ready to kick the tires and Dampier says he is up to the challenge. In fact, the former Mississippi State big man doesn't think this is his last postseason. "Who knows what's in store for next season," Dampier told HOOPSWORLD. "I think I can play another two or three years if I wanted to. It's not like I'm playing a lot of minutes at this point, especially when we've got four centers, so we're sharing the minutes. Go out there and play 12 minutes a game. That's what I've been playing, I'm sure it will pick up a little bit more when the playoffs start. I definitely think I have some more left in the tank. It just depends on whether I want to play or not." HoopsWorld

Miami Heat, Erick Dampier 

And even though he's been a pivotal player on an NBA Western Conference Champion team, Dampier has no complaints with the reduced role. "Very happy with it," he said about choosing the HEAT over the Lakers. "I just waited for the last minute. It gives teams an opportunity to see what they're going to have at that center position. When I came to the team they were 9-8. We've turned a lot of things around since then. So, hey, I'm just happy to be a part of it and hopefully there's going to be something big waiting for us down the road." HoopsWorld

Miami Heat, Erick Dampier 

But with the postseason right around the corner, Spoelstra seems ready to kick the tires and Dampier says he is up to the challenge. In fact, the former Mississippi State big man doesn't think this is his last postseason. "Who knows what's in store for next season," Dampier told HOOPSWORLD. "I think I can play another two or three years if I wanted to. It's not like I'm playing a lot of minutes at this point, especially when we've got four centers, so we're sharing the minutes. Go out there and play 12 minutes a game. That's what I've been playing, I'm sure it will pick up a little bit more when the playoffs start. I definitely think I have some more left in the tank. It just depends on whether I want to play or not." HoopsWorld

Miami Heat, Erick Dampier 

When HOOPSWORLD asked how much Dampier could play down the stretch, Spoelstra said "probably about what you saw tonight. Maybe a little bit less—a night-to-night basis. "Damp still has some gas in the tank," Spoelstra continued. "As the season is closing down, he's starting to play his better basketball." HEAT captain Dwyane Wade agrees with Spoelstra's assessment, but added his own caveat. "It's like when you have a car and it has a reserve tank at the end," Wade said after beating the Nets in Newark on Sunday. "He's in the reserve tank, but it's all good. You know you're gonna get home. "It was a great contribution," Wade continued. "He rebounded the ball. He did a good job of setting screens and rolling to the basket, putting the pressure on the opposing teams." HoopsWorld

Miami Heat, Erick Dampier