Chris Kaman is dealing with an upper-respiratory illness and won't be available Monday against the Kings, Casey Holdahl of Blazers.com reports.

Kaman is dealing with an upper-respiratory illness and won't be available Monday against the Kings, Casey Holdahl of Blazers.com reports.

Analysis:

Kaman hasn't played in the Blazers' last four games in coach's decisions, so his absence Monday won't affect the way head man Terry Stotts distributes the minutes in the frontcourt.