Elton Brand is officially an unrestricted free agent. Let the deals begin!!
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Ok, I just keep thinking about how nice it would be to get Elton Brand in a Pacers uni.
What's he expected to fetch on the open market? Both in terms of dollars and in terms of what the Clips are likely to take back in a trade.
Just for kicks:
Rasho - Hibbert
Brand - Murphy
Granger - Graham
Dunleavy - Rush
Ford - Jack
That's a playoff team, right there. And yes I know the Clips wouldn't take back Tinsley. Still, I can dream.Last edited by Anthem; 07-01-2008, 12:54 AM.This space for rent.Comment
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I think he's headed to Miami, but you never know, seeing as how they have Marion and Beasley right now. Of course, a sign and trade takes care of that.
If they did a sign and trade with us, I'd offer Dunleavy and Foster.Comment
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Yes, Anthem, unfortunately I think you're dreaming. But I'm dreaming right there with you.
I don't see any scenario in which Brand winds up here in Indy, outside of Brand demanding a trade here (keep dreaming).
If Brand still wants to be a movie producer, I would think he would like to remain in California, or at least a team on the west coast.
But if Bird ended up getting Brand without giving up too much, then I think he's frontrunner for Executive of the Year. (Keep dreaming...)
I think the main reason Brand is opting out is because he's 29. If he waited another year, he might not get a contract that is as long term as he'd like. Another reason he'd opt out is the off chance that he could escape the Clippers. But I think he's mainly looking for a long contract.Last edited by Aw Heck; 07-01-2008, 01:24 AM.Comment
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Re: Brand is now Unrestricted
Ok, I just keep thinking about how nice it would be to get Elton Brand in a Pacers uni.
What's he expected to fetch on the open market? Both in terms of dollars and in terms of what the Clips are likely to take back in a trade.
Just for kicks:
Rasho - Hibbert
Brand - Murphy
Granger - Graham
Dunleavy - Rush
Ford - Jack
That's a playoff team, right there. And yes I know the Clips wouldn't take back Tinsley. Still, I can dream.
I would bet my house, car, bank account and job on the Pacers not getting Brand though.
However, I would be a quite happy bum if it happened.Comment
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Re: Brand is now Unrestricted
With Shaun Livington being released by
LAC and Corey Maggette probably leaving
town, this is what their team looks
like without those two and Brand.
Brevin Knight/Mobley
Eric Gordon
Al Thorton/ Tim Thomas
Josh Powell
Kaman
So, what do we have that will fit their needs?
They definitely need guard help, small
forward help badly, and post help. Well
that pretty much looks like everything.
They will be looking for something good
for Brand though. As much as we all
would LOVE to give them Tinsley and
Williams they may be looking for more
than that. I am really a fan of
Dunleavy and his consistency. But, is
this worth it?
Indiana Gets
-Elton Brand
L.A. Clippers Gets
-Mike Dunleavy
-Marquis Daniels
New line ups for both
Ford/Jack
B-Rush/Graham
Granger/Williams
Brand/Murphy
Hibbert/Foster/Rasho (any of these 3 to start)
Brevin Knight/Mobley
Eric Gordon/Daniels
Dunleavy/Tim Thomas
Josh Powell/Al Thorton
Kaman
I think this helps both teams.
They can worry about their Power Forward problem with whatever they
might get from Maggette.Comment
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Re: Brand is now Unrestricted
Ok, I just keep thinking about how nice it would be to get Elton Brand in a Pacers uni.
What's he expected to fetch on the open market? Both in terms of dollars and in terms of what the Clips are likely to take back in a trade.
Just for kicks:
Rasho - Hibbert
Brand - Murphy
Granger - Graham
Dunleavy - Rush
Ford - Jack
That's a playoff team, right there. And yes I know the Clips wouldn't take back Tinsley. Still, I can dream.Comment
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Re: Brand is now Unrestricted
Here is one more.....
Indiana gets
-Elton Brand
LAC gets
-Dunleavy
-Foster
Line ups...
ford/jack
b-rush/graham
granger/williams
brand/murphy
hibbert/rasho
knight/mobley
eric gordon
dunleavy/tim thomas
foster/ al thorton
kaman/ josh powell
this probably helps them more and doesn't affect us too much. I would hate to see both Dun and Foster go, but this would make for a better team. You have to make those tough decision Bird.Comment
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Re: Brand is now Unrestricted
With Shaun Livington being released by
LAC and Corey Maggette probably leaving
town, this is what their team looks
like without those two and Brand.
Brevin Knight/Mobley
Eric Gordon
Al Thorton/ Tim Thomas
Josh Powell
Kaman
So, what do we have that will fit their needs?
They definitely need guard help, small
forward help badly, and post help. Well
that pretty much looks like everything.
They will be looking for something good
for Brand though. As much as we all
would LOVE to give them Tinsley and
Williams they may be looking for more
than that. I am really a fan of
Dunleavy and his consistency. But, is
this worth it?
Indiana Gets
-Elton Brand
L.A. Clippers Gets
-Mike Dunleavy
-Marquis Daniels
New line ups for both
Ford/Jack
B-Rush/Graham
Granger/Williams
Brand/Murphy
Hibbert/Foster/Rasho (any of these 3 to start)
Brevin Knight/Mobley
Eric Gordon/Daniels
Dunleavy/Tim Thomas
Josh Powell/Al Thorton
Kaman
I think this helps both teams.
They can worry about their Power Forward problem with whatever they
might get from Maggette.
1. His contract is too big, even in Clippers' standards.
2. He will not play for his dad.
3. LB said he is not trading Mike.Comment
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They need a PG. Why not throw in Tinsley with Williams, Foster, and Marquis.2015, 2016, 2019 IKL Fantasy Basketball Champions - DC DreamersComment
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How about this one.
Marquis Daniels -- 6,860,000
Jeff Foster ------ 6,175,000
thats 13,035,000
throw in a future #1 & do a sign & trade where Brand starts around 14, give or take.
I guess we could even add Williams, at just over 1.5 I think Larry could live without him.
The Clippers get a solid front court player, a guy that can play the 1, 2 & 3, major cap room next summer, plus a future #1.... in the mid to late 20's by my guess.
Brand gets to be the final piece to a very promising team as well as get the money he most likely wants.
Nesterovic - Hibbert
Brand - Murphy - Baston
Granger - Dunleavy
Rush - Graham
Ford - Jack - DienerComment
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