ELTON BRAND
Clippers wait as Brand weighs offer from Warriors
Although Elton Brand likely will return to the Clippers, he is weighing an offer from the Warriors. - Read More...
Report: Warriors wooing Brand with max offer
Will Baron Davis and Elton Brand end up trading jerseys?
Clippers want to keep Brand, Maggette
The Los Angeles Clippers want to keep Elton Brand and Corey Maggette, each of whom has opted out of the final year of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent. As soon as the pair made their intentions known, team president Andy Roeser said the Clippers will be aggressive in trying to convince them to stay. He also said the team will be contacting other free agents.
Report: Clippers' Brand opts out, but says he wants to stay with team
Los Angeles Clippers forward Elton Brand told ESPN.com he is opting out of the final year of his contract to become an unrestricted ...
Report: Brand, Maggette opt for freedom
Elton Brand and Corey Maggette opted out of the final season of their contracts with the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, the first day they were allowed to do so, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Brand, Maggette Opt Out of Clippers Contracts
Clippers forward Elton Brand joined teammate Corey Maggette today in opting out of the final season of his contract and will become an unrestricted free agent. - Read More...
NBA Division Reports - 4.2.08
After a long time sitting on the sidelines, Elton Brand has finally been cleared to play. But will he? If so, what for really? I know he... - Read More...
Brand Could Return as Soon as Thursday But Definitely Sunday
ESPN.com reports, "Elton Brand is expected to make his long-awaited return to the Los Angeles Clippers this week. Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy said that Brand, who has missed the entire season with an Achilles tendon injury, definitely will play Sunday against the Rockets, but the forward might return as soon as Thursday against the Kings." - Read More...
Clippers' Elton Brand to Return as Early as Thursday
Jonathan Abrams of the LOS ANGELES TIMES reports, "Clippers forward Elton Brand is slated to make his season debut shortly, with a possible date being Thursday's visit to Sacramento against the Kings, the team said today. Brand has missed the season while recovering from a ruptured left Achilles tendon he sustained in an off-season workout in August." - Read More...
Clips' Brand scrimmages
If you're a Clippers fan, it was a sight for sore eyes: Elton Brand, out since last summer after rupturing his Achilles tendon, played in a scrimmage for about 20 minutes Monday. - Read More...
Brand Picks Up Pace, Hopes to Return This Season
"Injured Clippers forward Elton Brand on Monday inched closer to his return to the court by participating in non-contact drills and afterward said he definitely plans on playing this season," reports Jonathan Abrams of the LOS ANGELES TIMES. - Read More...
Clippers F Brand cleared to run, jump after Achilles tear
Clippers star Elton Brand is getting closer to playing again. Brand, who tore his left Achilles' tendon last summer, was re-examined Thursday by Dr. Craig Morgan at Christiana Care's Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Del., and cleared to begin extensive running and jumping exercises on the court The next step in the 28-year-old forward's rehabilitation process will lead to his returning to team drills and eventual return to full practice.
Clips' Brand cleared to run, jump in practice drills
Los Angeles Clippers star Elton Brand is getting closer to playing again. - Read More...
Clippers' Brand Cleared to Increase Activity
Injured forward Elton Brand received clearance to begin dribbling and taking stationary shots after a recent checkup at the Delaware facility where he had his ruptured Achilles' tendon surgically repaired. Brand, the Clippers' franchise player who is recovering from the injury sustained in the off-season, is set to start the activities on Monday, according to Dr. Craig Morgan of Christiana Care's Wilmington Hospital. - Read More...
Elton Brand Assists Home Talent
In the NEW YORK TIMES, Michael Malone writes, "When Daisy Brand heard that the N.B.A. star Allen Iverson had bought a minor league basketball team in Virginia for his mother, she wondered aloud whether her son Elton should do the same in Westchester. After all, Elton Brand played for Peekskill High School before starring at Duke and for the N.B.A.'s Los Angeles Clippers. So Brand, a 6-foot-8 All-Star forward entering his ninth professional season, bought a team in the American Basketball Association for his mother and installed his brother, Artie McGriff, as the general manager. The team, the Westchester Phantoms, which played in Brooklyn last season as the Comets, makes its debut on Sunday at 1:15 p.m. against the Strong Island Sound at Peekskill High." - Read More...
Brand cleared for advanced cardio work
Clippers forward Elton Brand was cleared Tuesday to take part in advanced cardiovascular work and told he no longer needs to wear the walking boot he has worn since Sept. 18. Brand had his surgically repaired left Achilles' tendon re-examined by Dr. Craig Morgan at Christiana Care's Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Del.
Alipour: Catching up with the injured Brand
Elton Brand might be hobbled with an Achilles injury, but he's in good spirits about his comeback in this Q&A with Sam Alipour. - Read More...
Brand's cast removed; set to start rehab
Clippers forward Elton Brand had the cast removed from his left leg and was fitted for a removable walking boot Tuesday, six weeks after he had surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles' tendon. The Clippers said Brand will begin a rehabilitation program under the supervision of their training and medical staff. The program includes local therapy, cardiovascular work and a flexibility and strengthening program.
Elton Brand Medical Update
Los Angeles Clippers' forward Elton Brand had his surgically repaired left Achilles tendon re-examined today by Dr. Craig Morgan at Christiana Care's Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. During the examination Brand had the cast removed from his left leg and was fitted for a removable walking boot which he is expected to wear for the next six weeks. He will be re-evaluated by Dr. Morgan at the end of that time period. - Read More...
Clippers' Brand ruptures Achilles' tendon in workout
Los Angeles Clippers forward Elton Brand ruptured his left Achilles' tendon on Friday during his daily workout. Brand, 28, will ...
Brand Undergoes Successful Surgery
Los Angeles Clippers' forward Elton Brand underwent a successful procedure to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon on Tuesday morning at the Christiana Care's Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. - Read More...
Clippers' Brand has successful surgery on Achilles
Los Angeles Clippers forward Elton Brand will have surgery on Tuesday to repair a rupture in his left Achilles tendon. - Read More...
Lakers, Clippers suffer through off-season
Between the Lakers' inability to please Kobe and Elton Brand's Achilles, the Dime guys note it's been a rough off-season in L.A.
Elton Brand Injures Achilles
Los Angeles Clippers' forward Elton Brand ruptured his left Achilles tendon today during his regular daily workout at Spectrum Club South Bay. - Read More...
Brand ruptures Achilles' tendon in workout
Los Angeles Clippers forward Elton Brand ruptured his left Achilles' tendon on Friday during his daily workout. Brand, 28, will undergo surgery but plans for the operation have not been finalized yet, the Clippers said. Last month, Brand - a veteran of eight NBA seasons - withdrew from the U.S. national team because of an injury. He averaged 20.5 points and 9.3 rebounds last season, when the Clippers failed to make the playoffs.
Report: Warriors Offer Max Contract to Elton Brand
The Clippers lured away the Warriors' best player. Now Golden State is hoping to return the favor. Flush with cap space after Baron Davis' sudden exit, the Warriors have offered free agent Elton Brand a five-year deal worth between $85 and $90 million, according to league sources. - Read More...
Change of heart? Artest rethinking not opting out
After seeing Elton Brand and Baron Davis unexpectedly put themselves on the free-agent market, Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest is second-guessing himself for not doing the same. - Read More...
Report: Clippers' Brand opts out, but says he wants to stay with team
Los Angeles Clippers forward Elton Brand told ESPN.com he is opting out of the final year of his contract to become an unrestricted ...
Brand, Maggette Opt Out of Clippers Contracts
We have been notified by Elton Brand and Corey Maggette of each player's decision to opt out of his respective contract. On Monday night, when NBA rules permit, we will be aggressive in contacting them to address our interest in having them remain with the Clippers. - Read More...
Brand to opt out but hopes to stay with Clippers
Elton Brand has decided to opt out of his contract but hopes to stay with the Clippers. - Read More...
Riley Sees Options in Free Agency
In the MIAMI HERALD, Barry Jackson writes "Riley bypassed others last summer while waiting on Mo Williams. But unless Elton Brand opts out, there are few potential pie-in-the-sky unrestricted free-agent targets. Gilbert Arenas wants to re-sign with Washington (if Antawn Jamison does), and Corey Maggette and Ron Artest (if they opt out) make sense only if Shawn Marion is traded. The Heat privately expects the Nets' DeSagana Diop -- the top available center -- to return to Dallas and believes point guard Beno Udrih will get a multiyear deal in Sacramento or elsewhere. A friend said coveted Warriors restricted free agent point guard Monta Ellis would love to play here, but that requires a sign-and-trade, and the Warriors prefer to keep him." - Read More...
Brand's Season Debut Is a Victory as Clippers Beat Sonics
Elton Brand made his long-awaited season debut and scored 13 points in the fourth quarter, Al Thornton had 21 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Seattle SuperSonics 102-84 on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Clips' Brand to make anticipated return this week
Elton Brand is expected to make his long-awaited return to the Los Angeles Clippers this week. - Read More...
Brand nearing return from Achilles' injury
Here's some potentially bad news for the Rockets, Nuggets, Lakers, Warriors and Hornets: Elton Brand is close to coming back. After missing the entire season recovering from a surgically repaired left Achilles' tendon, the former All-Star forward said Tuesday expects to rejoin the Los Angeles Clippers in time to play the final six games - all against those teams jockeying for spots in the tightly packed Western Conference playoff race. The Clippers playing spoiler? It may not be a joke.
Brand Aiming For Late-Season Return to Clippers
"If you're a Los Angeles Clippers fan, it was a sight for sore eyes: Elton Brand, out since last summer after rupturing his Achilles tendon, played in a scrimmage for about 20 minutes Monday," according to a report on ESPN.com. "And for the first time, coach Mike Dunleavy was willing to put down a specific timetable for Brand's return to game action, eyeing the last five or six games of the season." - Read More...
Clippers F Brand Cleared to Run, Jump as Rehab Continues
Los Angeles Clippers forward Elton Brand had his surgically repaired left Achilles tendon re-examined today by Dr. Craig Morgan at Christiana Care's Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. - Read More...
Clippers F Brand cleared to run, jump after Achilles tear
Clippers star Elton Brand is getting closer to playing again. Brand, who tore his left Achilles' tendon last summer, was re-examined Thursday by Dr. Craig Morgan at Christiana Care's Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Del., and cleared to begin extensive running and jumping exercises on the court The next step in the 28-year-old forward's rehabilitation process will lead to his returning to team drills and eventual return to full practice.
Clippers' Brand takes next step in Achilles' rehab
Los Angeles Clippers forward Elton Brand took the next step in his recovery from surgery on his ruptured Achilles' tendon. Brand went for a checkup in Delaware, where he had his surgery, and he was cleared to begin dribbling and taking stationary shots. - Read More...
Clippers' Kaman sailing toward All-Star berth
While the Los Angeles Clippers have struggled without their best player, Elton Brand, center Chris Kaman has been the rock of ...
Clippers' Brand Has Walking Boot Removed
In the LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jonathan Abrams writes "All-Star forward Elton Brand on Tuesday had the walking boot on his left foot removed during an examination of his surgically repaired Achilles' tendon. Brand, the Clippers' leading scorer last season at 20.5 points per game, ruptured the tendon Aug. 3 during an off-season workout. He had surgery four days later. No timetable is set for his return. Finding a way to fill Brand's productivity will be a top priority as the Clippers open their regular season against the Golden State Warriors on Nov. 2." - Read More...
Clips' Brand cleared for cardio work, gets boot off
Clippers forward Elton Brand was cleared Tuesday to take part in advanced cardiovascular work and told he no longer needs to wear the walking boot he has worn since Sept. 18. - Read More...
Pistons Deep at Power Foward Position
It wasn't so long ago that power forward in the Eastern Conference was a wasteland, especially compared to the Western Conference, where the likes of Kevin Garnett, Dirk Nowitzki, Tim Duncan, Chris Webber, Karl Malone, Elton Brand and Zach Randolph punished opponents nightly. But the East has closed the gap with a summer that saw Garnett and Randolph arrive via trade to augment a group that includes Chris Bosh, Jermaine O'Neal and Antawn Jamison. - Read More...
Clippers' Brand has cast removed from left leg
Clippers forward Elton Brand had the cast removed from his left leg and was fitted for a removable walking boot Tuesday, six weeks after he had surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon. - Read More...
Clippers add frontcourt depth, signing Powell
The Clippers added frontcourt depth Tuesday by signing former North Carolina State forward Josh Powell. Elton Brand, the Clippers' starting power forward, ruptured his left Achilles tendon earlier this month and is expected to be sidelined for the first several months of the season. The 6-foot-9, 235-pound Powell averaged 3.1 points and 2.4 rebounds last season while playing in 37 games for the Indiana Pacers and Golden State Warriors. He averaged 3.0 points and 2.
Brand undergoes successful surgery
Los Angeles Clippers forward Elton Brand underwent successful surgery on Tuesday to repair his ruptured left Achilles tendon. The operation was performed by orthopedic surgeon Craig Morgan in Wilmington, Del. Brand, 28, injured the tendon during his daily workout last Friday. He averaged 20.5 points and 9.3 rebounds last season. While there has been no timetable set for his return to the court, he is expected to miss at least the first several months of the season.
Brand to have surgery on injured Achilles
Los Angeles Clippers forward Elton Brand will have surgery on Tuesday to repair a rupture in his left Achilles' tendon. The operation will be performed in Wilmington, Del., by Dr. Craig Morgan. Brand, 28, injured the tendon during his daily workout last Friday. He averaged 20.5 points and 9.3 rebounds last season.
Brand's Surgery Set for Tuesday
Los Angeles Clippers forward Elton Brand will have surgery on Tuesday to repair a rupture in his left Achilles' tendon. - Read More...
Elton Brand Injured!
Los Angeles Clippers forward Elton Brand ruptured his Achilles tendon while working out on Friday. This injury is a huge blow to any chances the Clip Joint had of... - Read More...
Clippers' Brand ruptures Achilles' tendon in workout
Los Angeles Clippers forward Elton Brand ruptured his left Achilles' tendon on Friday during his daily workout. Brand, 28, will ...
Clippers' Brand ruptures Achilles during workout
Los Angeles Clippers forward Elton Brand ruptured his left Achilles' tendon on Friday during his daily workout. - Read More...