The Clippers remain cautious with Chris Kaman's injured right ankle.

Kaman re-injured the ankle on Dec. 5 against Portland and his return isn't close.

"It's a slow progress," Kaman said Sunday. "Since I came back and played and hurt it again, they're probably more wary of me coming back sooner. And they're probably going to make it later.

"I don't mean later. But in the sense that take more time with it and make sure that it's really ready and that I can put a lot of pressure on it. Go out there and play and not have to worry about it, or think about it. It's always in the back of your mind, especially after getting hurt the second time."

Kaman is averaging 10.5 points and 7.1 rebounds per game this season.