AP Source: Kaman returning to Hornets soon

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A person familiar with the decision says the New Orleans Hornets have decided to reactivate 7-foot center Chris Kaman, who had been excused from team activities while the club sought to trade him.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on Friday on condition of anonymity because the decision had not been announced. Kaman likely won't join the Hornets for Saturday's game at Detroit but probably will return Monday against Sacramento.

The 29-year-old Kaman was acquired by New Orleans in the multiplayer trade that sent Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers before the season.

In 17 games with six starts, Kaman has averaged 9.2 points and 6.6 rebounds. He's in the final year of a contract that pays him about $14 million this season.