Chris Kaman (foot) may start in place of Pau Gasol (vertigo) on Tuesday against the Knicks, the Lakers' official site reports.

Kaman (foot) will start at center Tuesday against the Knicks, if Pau Gasol (vertigo) is unable to play.

Analysis:

Gasol was absent during the entire second half of Sunday's game due to nausea and dizziness, spending the night in the hospital. He eventually received a diagnosis of vertigo and is doubtful for Tuesday's contest, ensuring Kaman or Robert Sacre a bump in their respective workloads. Despite 10 DNP-CDs in a row, Kaman has averaged 14 points (on 46.2 percent shooting), 9.3 rebounds, two assists, and 1.9 blocks in 26.9 minutes across eight nods this season. If his current foot concern is minor, he could very well approach similar output in a spot start.