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10-06-2003, 09:59 PM
Clippers' top pick sidelined with strained calf
Associated Press
PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) _ Los Angeles Clippers rookie center Chris Kaman was sidelined with a strained left calf for the second time during training camp and is questionable for Tuesday's preseason opener at Sacramento.
Kaman, the sixth overall pick in June's draft out of Central Michigan, sat out of Sunday's final session at College of the Desert. Second-year guard Marko Jaric, who sat out of Saturday's scrimmage with a sprained shoulder, was back in action Sunday.
The Clippers return to Los Angeles for practice at Staples Center on Monday.
``I felt like we got a lot accomplished,'' coach Mike Dunleavy said. ``The games begin now and that's when the real evaluation kind of starts.''
Dunleavy expects to take 16 or 17 of the 19 players on the training camp roster to the opening preseason game against the Sacramento Kings depending on the amount of injuries.
Veteran Corey Maggette was impressed with Kaman, especially because he came into camp with a herniated disk.
``Chris Kaman was very active,'' Maggette said. ``He came in, he was hurt, but he ran and did all the stuff every day. He's going to be a big impact for our team. thelink (http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/gen/wire?messageId=24285953)
Associated Press
PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) _ Los Angeles Clippers rookie center Chris Kaman was sidelined with a strained left calf for the second time during training camp and is questionable for Tuesday's preseason opener at Sacramento.
Kaman, the sixth overall pick in June's draft out of Central Michigan, sat out of Sunday's final session at College of the Desert. Second-year guard Marko Jaric, who sat out of Saturday's scrimmage with a sprained shoulder, was back in action Sunday.
The Clippers return to Los Angeles for practice at Staples Center on Monday.
``I felt like we got a lot accomplished,'' coach Mike Dunleavy said. ``The games begin now and that's when the real evaluation kind of starts.''
Dunleavy expects to take 16 or 17 of the 19 players on the training camp roster to the opening preseason game against the Sacramento Kings depending on the amount of injuries.
Veteran Corey Maggette was impressed with Kaman, especially because he came into camp with a herniated disk.
``Chris Kaman was very active,'' Maggette said. ``He came in, he was hurt, but he ran and did all the stuff every day. He's going to be a big impact for our team. thelink (http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/gen/wire?messageId=24285953)