Brand’s Decision Looms
Even though just about everyone expects Elton Brand to team up with Baron Davis by re-signing with the Clippers, considering the Clip Show’s wretched history of luck, people in L.A. are understandably nervous.
No need to fear, Los Angelinos, EB is expected to deliver the good news very soon.
One source close to the process said Sunday night that Brand’s decision should be public knowledge within the “next 24 to 48 hours.”
There’s something else only Sterling can offer Brand that could help the Clippers seal this deal. A no-trade clause.
Unless Brand is really hurting for cash, there’s no good reason to believe that he will walk away from the Clippers, especially after they acquired a star of Baron Davis’s magnitude to appease him.
At last, it appears as though the Clippers’ return to relevancy is only a few short days away.
23 Responses to “Brand’s Decision Looms”
Jul.7 at 12:04 pm
maeng says:
first! woohooo!!!
Jul.7 at 12:16 pm
Jackie Moon says:
He is the best NBA player ever named “Elton”.
Jul.7 at 12:20 pm
Diesel says:
Clippers are still irrelevant. They’re not gaurenteed the playoffs with this line up. I’ll continue my rant from last week. They’re better yes, but in the playoffs for sure, no.
Jul.7 at 12:20 pm
TADOne says:
So why the wait in the first place?
Jul.7 at 12:23 pm
B. Long says:
The Clippers are the New Warriors…
Jul.7 at 12:26 pm
Mo Charlo says:
The clips will make the playoffs with this lineup (with that good old qualifier, if everyone stays healthy).
Jul.7 at 12:34 pm
Captain America says:
Is this Elton’s John?
Jul.7 at 12:34 pm
Silky Slim says:
Will Elton get his Carlos Boozer on and sign with Golden State?
Jul.7 at 12:38 pm
Moose says:
go to the clippers . . . they might actually be good
Jul.7 at 12:47 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Wouldn’t a no-trade clause be a BAD thing if you’re signing with the Clippers? I’d want a “trade me right now” clause.
Jul.7 at 1:56 pm
blackjack says:
That citation comes from a Marc Stein article, so take it with a grain of salt
Jul.7 at 1:57 pm
tenorca says:
…and the irrelevancy of the Golden State Warriors begins anew.
Jul.7 at 1:58 pm
Kevin says:
i hope he re-signs so the Clips have a shot of making the playoffs, but seriously i wouldn’t be surprised if Brand & Davis both get injured again nex year and they tank yet again.. the Clippers are jus doomed for NBA mediocrity.
Jul.7 at 2:03 pm
Dallas J says:
Clippers return to relevancy…wouldn’t that mean they had to at one time have been relevant?
Jul.7 at 2:13 pm
adbphilly says:
i dont know i mean he got this huge offer from the warriors and he didnt take it right away like everyone expected. Plus rumor was he was in philly on thursday. EB in Philly? Maybee……….
Jul.7 at 2:22 pm
Z says:
Clips are no lock for the playoffs. Are they better than Denver, Phoenix, Dallas or even Portland? Not really. In the hunt, yes. A lock, no.
Jul.7 at 2:28 pm
Diesel says:
I’m still hoping that by some crazy long shot, Brand turns down all those offers and asks to be traded to the Bulls.
Jul.7 at 5:15 pm
BETCATS says:
Diesel, whats good? Man, CHI gave up Elton a while ago. No getting him back now. My bad, no, oh wait, Your Bad!!! But good luck with Da Bulls as they will have 2x the wins as my Cats.
Jul.7 at 6:20 pm
Diesel says:
BETCATS! I was wondering where you were at…an elton brand post and I got no one to argue with. I’m off to watch Rose and my Bulls take it to the Heat.
Jul.7 at 6:26 pm
BETCATS says:
Diesel, no more arguing unless we bring up Eric Gordon (future sixth man of the year).
Jul.8 at 12:34 am
Nashty says:
Great, now they are ready to win 40 games in the west….
Jul.9 at 3:46 am
Simon says:
Was Elton named after Elton John, makes sense… EB to Philly, now that a smart move, easier conference, easier season to work back into form, Baron you idiot! You could have gone east and you blew it, damn you all, you blew it up!
Jul.9 at 3:47 am
Simon from Australia says:
and still don’t think anyone will beat the the celtics… go team green…. LA sucks