SI.com (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
The Sixers hastened their post-AI turnaround by getting Elton Brand. But their long-term hopes might actually hinge on another player, says Ian Thomsen.
End of the Bench (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
Every offseason and free agency period, there are teams and players who come out smelling like roses. This season is no different. Let’s look at the winners of this summer this far… Winners - James Posey, Chris Paul and the Hornets, Elton Brand and the new look Philadelphia 76ers, Andrew Bogut, Rony Turiaf, Patrick O’Bryant, Baron [...]
Deadspin (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
• Steve Nash and Baron Davis took the brown acid, apparently: Regardless of the reason for Steve Nash and Baron Davis riding a tandem bike, dressed like idiots, on a sunny day in Santa Monica, it's...
lex icon (Free subscription) | 07/21/2008
Year in and year out, the Clippers mismanagement dooms them to eternal failure. This year, while most teams other than Memphis are out improving their teams, the Clippers got dumped by Elton Brand and Corey Maggette, signed Baron Davis, Marcus...
The Wages of Wins Journal (Free subscription) | 07/20/2008
More on The Brand Value from James Beale Recently I posted “The Brand Value“, a column that details the expected impact of Elton Brand on the 76ers in 2008-09. In this post I linked to an article by James Beale of the Philadelphia City Paper. Beale’s article - “Better Experts Needed” - details how wrong the [...]
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 07/20/2008
As I said yesterday, Marcus Camby is not the offensive player the Clippers needed after the departure of Elton Brand and Corey Maggette, the team’s two best offensive players. Plus, at age 33, he probably doesn’t have too many years of peak performance left in the tank. But that doesn’t mean I am 100 percent [...]
Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 07/18/2008
Coming back from a long MVN hiatus, picking one single Clippers topic from this summer for my first post back in action was a bit challenging. With the departures of Corey Maggette and Elton Brand as well as the arrivals of Baron Davis and Marcus Camby plus all the drama surrounding every one of those [...]
ESPN (Free subscription) | 07/18/2008
The Los Angeles Clippers have identified the latest target in their recovery from the free-agent loss of Elton Brand by agreeing to terms on an offer sheet with restricted free agent Kelenna Azubuike of the Golden State Warriors.
End of the Bench (Free subscription) | 07/18/2008
Marc Stein of ESPN.com has a nice column up with some interesting nuggets, opinions and bits of information. Here’s a quick summary, broken into three parts like the article is: LA Clippers Stein points out that LA basically traded Corey Maggette and Elton Brand for Baron Davis and Marcus Camby. That actually looks like a pretty good [...]
Denver Post (Free subscription) | 07/18/2008
Jim Armstrong: James Posey is leaving the Celtics, Elton Brand is house-hunting in Philly, and Josh Smith is soliciting offers. And Marcus Camby said he feels like a scapegoat after being traded to the Clippers.
End of the Bench (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
The Philadelphia Daily News reports that 76er’s GM Ed Stefanski met with the agent of restricted free agent Andre Iguodala on Tuesday. After signing Elton Brand, the only thing Ed has left to do is secure Iguodala and possibly Lou Williams as well. It’s certainly looking like both will come back to Philly, as almost no [...]
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
SHORT OF ACTUALLY having his name signed to a new contract, the Sixers got the best news possible in their quest to make sure restricted free-agent swingman Andre Iguodala stays in Philadelphia to team with the newly signed Elton Brand.
ESPN (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
A week ago Tuesday, Elton Brand's defection to Philadelphia decimated the Los Angeles Clippers. One week later, Brand's old team has rebounded nicely.
Fox News (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
Marcus Camby won't score like the departed Elton Brand, but Mike Kahn says he gives the Clippers a formidable defensive presence.
The FanHouse - NBA (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
Filed under: Hawks , NBA Gossip , NBA Rumors With the Clippers' acquisition of Marcus Camby , and the Sixers' signing of Elton Brand , the market has dried up very quickly for the services of Josh Smith . There aren't really any teams left that can pay Smith what he wants (except for Memphis, who doesn't seem interested in competing anymore), and with the Hawks being able to match any offer, it appears...
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hitsgaloremedia | 07/02/2008
It looks like the Lakers will not be the only LA contenders for the playoffs. The Clippers signed the All-Star Baron Davis for five years and $65 million. If Elton Brand and Corey Maggette decide to stay, even though they both opted their contracts to become free agents, the Clippers will be a dominant team in the Western Conference. Davis battled injuries and still managed to play in all 82 games...
