Elton Brand opts out.

[wdleehi]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3468389

[Roy Hobbs]

I hope he gets away from the Clippers, despite him saying that he wants to stay.  That organization is going nowhere, and I like Brand too much to see his waste away his career out there.

Even though it would make things harder on the Celtics, I hope he ends up with the Sixers or with the Heat in a sign-and-trade.

[wdleehi]

Not Cleveland.

[nickagneta]

I just saw the same article and I have a hard time believing he wants to stay a Clipper especially after reading this part:

Falk said a visit to Boston for Game 2 of the NBA Finals influenced Brand's decision to opt out.

"He watched what happened when a few stars get together and agree to have a communal effort," Falk said. "He said 'That's what I'd like to accomplish in my career.'"

Of course it helps to trade for a couple of All-Stars, as the Celtics did when they acquired Ray Allen and then Kevin Garnett. The Clippers have a solid young frontcourt in Brand, center Chris Kaman and Al Thornton, who is coming off a promising rookie season. Guard Cuttino Mobley has two seasons remaining on his contract, and the Clippers selected Indiana guard Eric Gordon with No. 7 pick in the draft last week.

Could Falk really be saying that brand would be willing to take a MLE for a period of time to join an All-Star ladened team for a shot at a ring.

And I don't necessarily mean Boston. I was thinking Miami, Orlando, or other attractive port of call.

[Roy Hobbs]

Not Cleveland.

True.  I like Brand, but I don't want him on a legit contender, at least not for a couple of years.  Cleveland is one of the few teams in the East that can challenge us, and I don't want to see them get better.

[wdleehi]

I just saw the same article and I have a hard time believing he wants to stay a Clipper especially after reading this part:

Falk said a visit to Boston for Game 2 of the NBA Finals influenced Brand's decision to opt out.

"He watched what happened when a few stars get together and agree to have a communal effort," Falk said. "He said 'That's what I'd like to accomplish in my career.'"

Of course it helps to trade for a couple of All-Stars, as the Celtics did when they acquired Ray Allen and then Kevin Garnett. The Clippers have a solid young frontcourt in Brand, center Chris Kaman and Al Thornton, who is coming off a promising rookie season. Guard Cuttino Mobley has two seasons remaining on his contract, and the Clippers selected Indiana guard Eric Gordon with No. 7 pick in the draft last week.

Could Falk really be saying that brand would be willing to take a MLE for a period of time to join an All-Star ladened team for a shot at a ring.

And I don't necessarily mean Boston. I was thinking Miami, Orlando, or other attractive port of call.

Sign and trade. 

What if Atlanta send Smith for Brand? 



The scariest; Wally, Jones and Smith (plus some draft picks) for Brand and Maggette. 

[nickagneta]

Brand going to Cleveland would give Jay-Z and Kiki Vandeweghe a heart attack.

[wdleehi]

I just saw the same article and I have a hard time believing he wants to stay a Clipper especially after reading this part:

Falk said a visit to Boston for Game 2 of the NBA Finals influenced Brand's decision to opt out.

"He watched what happened when a few stars get together and agree to have a communal effort," Falk said. "He said 'That's what I'd like to accomplish in my career.'"

Of course it helps to trade for a couple of All-Stars, as the Celtics did when they acquired Ray Allen and then Kevin Garnett. The Clippers have a solid young frontcourt in Brand, center Chris Kaman and Al Thornton, who is coming off a promising rookie season. Guard Cuttino Mobley has two seasons remaining on his contract, and the Clippers selected Indiana guard Eric Gordon with No. 7 pick in the draft last week.

Could Falk really be saying that brand would be willing to take a MLE for a period of time to join an All-Star ladened team for a shot at a ring.

And I don't necessarily mean Boston. I was thinking Miami, Orlando, or other attractive port of call.

Sign and trade. 

What if Atlanta send Smith for Brand? 



The scariest; Wally, Jones and Smith (plus some draft picks) for Brand and Maggette. 

Throw in Snow for Mobley, and Clippers are in money saving mode. 

[BudweiserCeltic]

Could you imagine Brand in Celtics' Green?

You can start with KG at the 5, or just bring Brand off the bench. Man that would kill everyone. Sign-and-trade for it Danny make it happen somehow (I think it could be done somehow by the way veeeeeery far fetched though).

And don't you dare tell me to wake-up, I'm enjoying my dream.

Brand after Ray Allen, had/has been my favorite non-Celtic for quite some time.

[timepiece33]

The Lakers should offer Gasol for him.  It is a deal the Clippers won't likely get an improvement on and it provides them the badly needed physical nature they need. 

[wdleehi]

Could you imagine Brand in Celtics' Green?

You can start with KG at the 5, or just bring Brand off the bench. Man that would kill everyone. Sign-and-trade for it Danny make it happen somehow (I think it could be done somehow by the way veeeeeery far fetched though).

And don't you dare tell me to wake-up, I'm enjoying my dream.

Brand after Ray Allen, had/has been my favorite non-Celtic for quite some time.

Leaves a big hole at SG.  

[RebusRankin]

I can't see the Clippers making that trade with Cleveland. That said I hope he stays in the West. I have a feeling he'll try to go to Miami. Brand, Wade, Marion with Beasley is a scary core.

[cdif911]

I just saw the same article and I have a hard time believing he wants to stay a Clipper especially after reading this part:

Falk said a visit to Boston for Game 2 of the NBA Finals influenced Brand's decision to opt out.

"He watched what happened when a few stars get together and agree to have a communal effort," Falk said. "He said 'That's what I'd like to accomplish in my career.'"

Of course it helps to trade for a couple of All-Stars, as the Celtics did when they acquired Ray Allen and then Kevin Garnett. The Clippers have a solid young frontcourt in Brand, center Chris Kaman and Al Thornton, who is coming off a promising rookie season. Guard Cuttino Mobley has two seasons remaining on his contract, and the Clippers selected Indiana guard Eric Gordon with No. 7 pick in the draft last week.

Could Falk really be saying that brand would be willing to take a MLE for a period of time to join an All-Star ladened team for a shot at a ring.

And I don't necessarily mean Boston. I was thinking Miami, Orlando, or other attractive port of call.

Sign and trade. 

What if Atlanta send Smith for Brand? 



The scariest; Wally, Jones and Smith (plus some draft picks) for Brand and Maggette. 

Throw in Snow for Mobley, and Clippers are in money saving mode. 

shhh stop giving people ideas

[BudweiserCeltic]

Could you imagine Brand in Celtics' Green?

You can start with KG at the 5, or just bring Brand off the bench. Man that would kill everyone. Sign-and-trade for it Danny make it happen somehow (I think it could be done somehow by the way veeeeeery far fetched though).

And don't you dare tell me to wake-up, I'm enjoying my dream.

Brand after Ray Allen, had/has been my favorite non-Celtic for quite some time.

Leaves a big hole at SG.  

Err, how so? Was never thinking of trading a SG.

[wdleehi]

I just saw the same article and I have a hard time believing he wants to stay a Clipper especially after reading this part:

Falk said a visit to Boston for Game 2 of the NBA Finals influenced Brand's decision to opt out.

"He watched what happened when a few stars get together and agree to have a communal effort," Falk said. "He said 'That's what I'd like to accomplish in my career.'"

Of course it helps to trade for a couple of All-Stars, as the Celtics did when they acquired Ray Allen and then Kevin Garnett. The Clippers have a solid young frontcourt in Brand, center Chris Kaman and Al Thornton, who is coming off a promising rookie season. Guard Cuttino Mobley has two seasons remaining on his contract, and the Clippers selected Indiana guard Eric Gordon with No. 7 pick in the draft last week.

Could Falk really be saying that brand would be willing to take a MLE for a period of time to join an All-Star ladened team for a shot at a ring.

And I don't necessarily mean Boston. I was thinking Miami, Orlando, or other attractive port of call.

Sign and trade. 

What if Atlanta send Smith for Brand? 



The scariest; Wally, Jones and Smith (plus some draft picks) for Brand and Maggette. 

Throw in Snow for Mobley, and Clippers are in money saving mode. 

shhh stop giving people ideas

I trust Sterling has all the money saving ideas though of already.