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Sixers' Iguodala has near triple-double (AP)
Andre Iguodala had 25 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, Jason Kapono and Elton Brand each added 14 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers won consecutive games for the first time in more than six weeks with a 105-98 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Samuel Dalembert scored 14 points off the bench, while Jrue Holiday recorded his first career double-double with 13 points and career...

Sixers beat Nets to end 5-game skid (AP)
Andre Iguodala scored 20 points, Jrue Holiday added 19 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 108-97 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night. Elton Brand added 12 points, and Lou Williams, Willie Green and Rodney Carney had 11 each to help the 76ers improved to 24-44 with their second victory in 12 games.

Bosh returns but Young's 32 lift 76ers (AP)

Thaddeus Young scored a career-high 32 points, Jrue Holiday had 21 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 114-101 on Sunday to snap a five-game losing streak. Andre Iguodala had 16 points and 10 assists and Elton Brand had 12 points and nine rebounds for the 76ers, who went nine for 12 from 3-point range.

Lakers late 'D' keys win over 76ers (AP)

Pau Gasol had 23 points and 11 assists, Kobe Bryant added 19 points and eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers held the Philadelphia 76ers to one field goal over the final 3:40 of a 99-90 victory Friday night. Lakers center Andrew Bynum, who was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Friday for publicly criticizing the officiating following Wednesday's 101-96 loss at Dallas, finished with 20 points...

Wade helps Heat cruise by Iverson, 76ers (AP)

A tough practice paid big dividends for the Miami Heat. Dwyane Wade scored 24 points and the Heat cruised to a 105-78 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, continuing a run of easy wins for the streaking team. Jermaine O'Neal added 20 points for Miami, which won its third straight, and Udonis Haslem had 13 while Michael Beasley added 12.

Iguodala, Brand help Sixers rout Wolves (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 24 points, Elton Brand added 21, and Philadelphia's reserves performed well to help the 76ers to a 119-97 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. The 76ers were once again missing guard Allen Iverson, who has been out the past four games to tend to his ill daughter.

Brand, Iguodala get 76ers by Bulls in OT (AP)

Elton Brand scored 26 points, and Andre Iguodala had 25 points, eight rebounds and eight assists to help the Philadelphia 76ers rally for a 106-103 overtime victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Willie Green added 15 points in place of Allen Iverson, Lou Williams had 14, and Samuel Dalembert finished with 10 points and 13 rebounds for the Sixers (17-31), who have won two in a row.

Brand, Iverson help Sixers beat Pacers (AP)

Elton Brand scored 23 points, and Thaddeus Young had 22 points and 10 rebounds in the Philadelphia 76ers' 107-97 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. Allen Iverson, recently voted a starter for the Eastern Conference All-Star team, had 17 points, five rebounds and three assists for the 76ers (15-28).

Iguodala, Brand lead 76ers over Hornets (AP)

Andre Iguodala and Elton Brand scored 18 points each, Allen Iverson added 16 and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a four-game home losing streak with a 96-92 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night. Thaddeus Young and Lou Williams added 12 points each and Samuel Dalembert had six points, 14 rebounds and five blocks for the Sixers, who had lost nine of 10 at home.

Brand, 76ers send Pistons to 12th straight loss
Elton Brand matched a season high with 25 points and was one of six double-digit scorers for the Philadelphia 76ers in a 104-94 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.

Sixers hand Pistons 12th straight loss (AP)

Elton Brand matched a season high with 25 points and was one of six double-digit scorers for the Philadelphia 76ers in a 104-94 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Detroit has lost 12 straight in its worst slump since April 1994. Pistons reserves Ben Gordon had 20 points and Charlie Villanueva scored 19, while fellow former Connecticut star Richard Hamilton missed his first 10 shots...

Sixers fend off rally from Nuggets for upset win
Allen Iverson scored 17 points, Elton Brand added 16 and the Philadelphia 76ers held off a furious rally to beat the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets 108-105 on Sunday night.

Sixers hold off short-handed Nuggets (AP)

Allen Iverson scored 17 points, Elton Brand added 16 and the Philadelphia 76ers held off a furious rally to beat the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets 108-105 on Sunday night. Nene had 24 points and 15 rebounds, and Ty Lawson scored 23 points for the Nuggets, who have lost six of eight. The Nuggets played their second game in as many nights without their top two scorers.

Minus coach Dunleavy, Clips beat Sixers (AP)

Chris Kaman had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 104-88 on Thursday night in the NBA's final game of the decade. Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy missed the game after aggravating a herniated disc in his back while at home getting ready to go to Staples Center.

Brand's 25 spark Sixers past Blazers (AP)

Elton Brand said the Philadelphia 76ers' game plan was simple. Even coming from behind, they made it look easy. Brand scored a season-high 25 points and had nine rebounds in a reserve role as Philadelphia rallied to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 104-93. "We attacked. That's really all it was.

Brand, Sixers take down Blazers on road
Elton Brand said the Philadelphia 76ers' game plan was simple.

Brand comes off bench to lift 76ers past Blazers
Elton Brand had a season-high 25 points and nine rebounds in a reserve role, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 104-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.

Brand's 25 spark Sixers past Blazers (AP)

Elton Brand had a season-high 25 points and nine rebounds in a reserve role, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 104-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Brand, a 6-foot-9 former All Star, made 9 of 20 shots in 30 minutes to help Philadelphia (8-22) rally from a 10-point second half deficit.

Arenas' 31 help Wizards end home skid (AP)

Brilliant at the beginning and end, and basically silent in between, Gilbert Arenas scored 31 points Tuesday night to lead the Washington Wizards to a 105-98 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, ending a three-game home losing streak. Arenas scored the game's first seven points and finished the opening quarter with 15.

Brand's tip-in snaps Celtics' 11-game win streak
Elton Brand had 23 points and eight rebounds, giving Philadelphia the lead on a tip-in with 7.7 seconds left, and the 76ers snapped Boston's 11-game win streak with a 98-97 victory over the Celtics on Friday night.

76ers snap Celtics' streak at 11, 98-97 (AP)

Elton Brand had 23 points and eight rebounds, giving Philadelphia the lead on a tip-in with 7.7 seconds left, and the 76ers snapped Boston's 11-game win streak with a 98-97 victory over the Celtics on Friday night. The Sixers had won only once in their previous 14 games. Marreese Speights scored 17 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, but he missed a jumper in the closing seconds with a chance...

Iverson should start in second 76ers stint
Allen Iverson practiced with the Philadelphia 76ers for the first time in three years and is expected to start when they play Monday night against Denver. Iverson practiced with the first team of Elton Brand, Samuel Dalembert, Thaddeus Young and Willie Green on Sunday. Leading scorer Andre Iguodala did not practice with a sore right ankle. Iverson was back in a 76ers practice jersey for the first time since they traded him in 2006.

Terry's jumper lifts Mavs past 76ers (AP)

Jason Terry made a 17-footer with 1.4 seconds left, Dirk Nowitzki had 28 points and the Dallas Mavericks handed the Philadelphia 76ers their seventh straight loss, 104-102 Monday night. Jason Kidd chipped in with a season-high 22 points and 11 assists. The Mavericks blew a 17-point lead before winning on Terry's shot.

Sixers F Brand returns from injury (AP)
Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand has returned to the lineup Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks after missing three games with a sore right hamstring. Brand, who was injured last Tuesday against Washington, was the first 76ers player off the bench and entered with 5:46 left in the first quarter.

Grizzlies ride Gay to first road win (AP)

Rudy Gay tied his season high with 33 points, including a clutch jumper with 19 seconds remaining, Zach Randolph added 21 points and 11 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies registered their first road win of the season with a 102-97 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Marc Gasol had 19 points and O.J.

Late layup lifts Sixers past Bobcats (AP)

Lou Williams' layup with 3.1 seconds remaining lifted the Philadelphia 76ers to a come-from-behind 86-84 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. Andre Iguodala scored 25 points, Williams had 19 and Elton Brand contributed season highs of 19 points, 11 rebounds and six blocked shots for the Sixers, who snapped a two-game losing streak.

Nets fall to 0-8, lose 82-79 to Sixers (AP)

Marreese Speights converted a go-ahead three-point play with 1:10 to play and the Philadelphia 76ers beat New Jersey 82-79 on Wednesday night, extending the Nets' franchise worst start to 0-8. Thaddeus Young had 20 points to lead the 76ers, and Speights finished with 19 points and nine rebounds as Philadelphia snapped a two-game losing streak.

Celtics move to 5-0, beat 76ers 105-74 (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 21 points, Rasheed Wallace had 20 and the Boston Celtics remained unbeaten with a 105-74 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. The Celtics improved to 5-0 even without the usual standout performances from Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen. Allen didn't score his first field goal until the third quarter and had five points.

Sixers blow big lead, beat Knicks in OT (AP)

The 76ers seemed ready to deliver a quick knockout in the undercard bout of a weekend chock full of Philadelphia-New York fights. Instead, it turned into a Halloween thriller. Andre Iguodala scored 32 points, including the go-ahead three-point play in overtime, and the 76ers blew a 23-point lead before beating the Knicks 141-127 on Saturday night.

76ers bounce back from opener, top Bucks (AP)

The 76ers have almost been forgotten by a city whipped into a World Series frenzy. Andre Iguodala and Elton Brand gave a reminder why they might be worth watching long after fans have put away the Phillies T-shirts for the winter. Iguodala scored 19 points, Brand had 17 and the Philadelphia 76ers bounced back from a dismal opener to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 99-86 on Friday night.

Iguodala posts 19 points as 76ers bounce Bucks
Andre Iguodala scored 19 points, Elton Brand had 17 and the Philadelphia 76ers bounced back from a dismal opener to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 99-86 on Friday night.

Sixers off to first 4-0 exhibition start since 1978
Elton Brand scored 20 points in his best game of the preseason, and the 76ers beat the Knicks 93-85 on Tuesday night.

Brand helps 76ers improve to 4-0 (AP)

Elton Brand scored 20 points in his best game of the preseason, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 93-85 on Tuesday night for their first 4-0 exhibition start since 1978. Brand shot 8 of 12 from the field and scored 10 points in the third quarter, when the 76ers rebounded from an ugly second period to take the lead for good.

For these guys, next season is a proving ground
Elton Brand needs to show the Sixers that signing him wasn't a mistake. Next season looms large for these players, Randy Hill says.

76ers winning without injured F Brand (AP)
Elton Brand hoped to turn the Philadelphia 76ers into contenders in the East with his double-doubles in the post, not by his absence. They are back at .500 (20-20), have won a season-high seven straight games and won convincingly against top teams in the West like Houston and San Antonio. The 3s are falling, the fast-break is sizzling, and the defense isn't allowing many big baskets.

76ers to sit Brand for at least one more game
The Philadelphia 76ers decided to wait at least one more game before putting Elton Brand back on the floor.

Sixers rip Spurs for sixth straight win (AP)

Thaddeus Young scored a career-high 27 points, Andre Iguodala had 21 and the surging Philadelphia 76ers won their sixth straight game, 109-87 over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. The Sixers (19-20) can move to .500 for the first time since Nov. 24 with a win Saturday at New York. They might finally have power forward Elton Brand (shoulder) back in the lineup for the first time since December.

Brand hopes to return to 76ers in two weeks
Elton Brand is making progress while rehabbing his injured right shoulder and the 76ers forward could be back with the team in about two weeks.

76ers end 4-game slide, beat Clippers (AP)

Andre Iguodala had 28 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers held off the Los Angeles Clippers 100-92 on Wednesday night to snap a four-game losing streak. Al Thornton scored 24 points for the Clippers, who lost their fifth in a row. The pairing of Elton Brand's former and current teams lost its luster with Brand not making the trip.

Without Brand, 76ers top Wizards 109-103 (AP)

Even without Elton Brand, the Philadelphia 76ers were able to avoid becoming one of the unfortunate few to lose a game to the Washington Wizards. Lou Williams, coming off the bench to score a career high for the second straight game, had 26 points Friday night and the 76ers held on for a 109-103 victory over the hapless Wizards.

Waiver Wire: Brand restructuring
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Waiver Wire: Brand restructuring
Our Sergio Gonzalez breaks down the impact that Elton Brand's shoulder injury will have on the Fantasy value of several of the players in the Sixers' rotation in his latest Waiver Wire column. He also provides some players to add, others to avoid and some to monitor off the wire.




76ers' Brand to miss month with shoulder injury
Elton Brand, who dislocated his right shoulder against Milwaukee on Wednesday night, will miss at least a month, the 76ers said Thursday.

76ers lose Brand for a month with shoulder injury
Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand will be sidelined for a month because of a dislocated shoulder. Team officials say the Sixers' leading scorer has a fracture and tear in his right shoulder but will not need surgery. Brand was hurt Wednesday night in a 93-88 win over Milwaukee. Brand is averaging 15.9 points and 9.8 rebounds per game this season. He signed a five-year, $80 million free agent contract with the 76ers in July.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/489357390" height="1" width="1"/

Brand dislocates shoulder in 76ers' win (AP)

Lou Williams matched his career high with 25 points, Andre Miller added 19 and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame the loss of forward Elton Brand to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 93-88 on Wednesday night. Brand dislocated his right shoulder with 7:23 left in the third quarter after landing on Milwaukee's Luc Mbah a Moute.

76ers' Brand (shoulder injury) leaves game
Philadelphia forward Elton Brand dislocated his right shoulder in the third quarter of the 76ers' game against Milwaukee on Wednesday night.

Sixers win DiLeo's coaching debut
It had been 18 years since Tony DiLeo paced the sideline as a coach - and that came in another country. Though he couldn't revel in the circumstances of his elevation to coach of the Philadelphia 76ers because of his close relationship with Maurice Cheeks, the experience didn't seem any different. Elton Brand scored a season-high 27 points, leading Philadelphia to a 104-89 victory over the struggling Washington Wizards on Saturday night in DiLeo's coaching debut with the 76ers.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/484257122" height="1" width="1"/

Brand's 27 help DiLeo win 76ers' debut (AP)

Elton Brand scored a season-high 27 points, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 104-89 victory over the struggling Washington Wizards on Saturday night in Tony DiLeo's coaching debut. Lou Williams added 15 points, Thaddeus Young and Andre Iguodala each had 14, and Willie Green scored 13 for the Sixers, who snapped a three-game losing streak and improved to 10-14.

Brand out Friday for 76ers with hurt hammy
Philadelphia forward Elton Brand will miss Friday's game at Detroit with a strained right hamstring. Brand had an MRI on Thursday and did not travel with the Sixers. He is listed as day-to-day. Brand didn't play the final 17 minutes of the 76ers' 114-102 loss to the Lakers on Wednesday when he first complained of the injury. He was limited to three points on 1-for-7 shooting in 25 ineffective minutes. Brand leads the Sixers with 16.7 points and 10 rebounds a game.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/475061143" height="1" width="1"/

Hamstring injury to force Brand to sit vs. Pistons
Elton Brand will miss Friday's game at Detroit with a strained right hamstring.

76ers F Brand out with hamstring injury (AP)
Philadelphia forward Elton Brand will miss Friday's game at Detroit with a strained right hamstring. Brand had an MRI on Thursday and did not travel with the Sixers. He is listed as day-to-day. Brand didn't play the final 17 minutes of the 76ers' 114-102 loss to the Lakers on Wednesday when he first complained of the injury.

Offseason acquisitions aren't paying dividends
Elton Brand, Ron Artest and Baron Davis were supposed to lift their new teams to greater heights. Ain't happening yet, Randy Hill says.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/473781563" height="1" width="1"/

Sixers top Bulls in OT, end 4-game skid (AP)

Andre Miller scored nine of his season-high 28 points in overtime Tuesday night and the Philadelphia 76ers ended their four-game losing streak with a 103-95 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Andre Iguodala added 25 points and Elton Brand had 22 points and 14 rebounds as the Sixers avenged a loss to the Bulls two days ago in Philadelphia.

Celtics win seventh straight, rout 76ers (AP)

Ray Allen scored 23 points and Kevin Garnett added 16 to lead the Boston Celtics to their seventh straight victory, 102-78 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Allen was 10-for-15 from the field, including 3-for-5 on 3-pointers. In the last three games, he is 13-for-19 from behind the arc. He scored 11 straight Boston points in the third quarter -- three baskets in a row from 3-point land as...

Lewis' 3 lifts Magic over 76ers 96-94 (AP)

Rashard Lewis scored 19 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 4.7 seconds left to lead the Orlando Magic to a 96-94 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Lewis inbounded to Hedo Turkoglu, who took several dribbles down the lane before passing to Lewis on the left wing. Lewis drained the shot and the 76ers, without any timeouts left, could manage only Andre Miller's 40-footer...

Brand helps 76ers move over .500 (AP)

Elton Brand had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Andre Iguodala added 15 points and the Philadelphia 76ers moved above .500 for the first time this season with an 89-81 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. Brand entered the game shooting 43 percent from the field but was 10-of-22 from the field and registered his seventh double-double in arguably the best performance this season for the...

Brand beats Clippers with late basket (AP)

Elton Brand beat his former team with his biggest basket for his new one. Brand hit a 15-footer with 57 seconds left and finished with 17 points in his first game against Los Angeles, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to an 89-88 victory over the short-handed Clippers on Friday night. The Clippers lost shortly after acquiring forward Zach Randolph and guard Mardy Collins from the New York Knicks for...

Knicks trade Crawford, then Randolph (AP)
The Los Angeles Clippers filled their void in the post Friday, acquiring forward Zach Randolph and guard Mardy Collins from the New York Knicks for Cuttino Mobley and Tim Thomas. The Clippers had been lacking an inside presence since Elton Brand left in July to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. They were just 2-9 entering Friday's game at Philadelphia, and coach/general manager Mike Dunleavy said...

Brand hasn't spoken to Dunleavy since Clips' split
Elton Brand loved LA, but still left for Philadelphia this past summer. Now he's getting set for his first rematch with his former team.

Brand set for first game vs. Clippers (AP)
Elton Brand loved LA. He enjoyed the lifestyle and the bright lights of Hollywood, even fancying himself a would-be movie mogul. Yes, Brand even loved playing for the Clippers. He was the face of the long-suffering franchise and called his relationship with coach Mike Dunleavy "as good as player and coach could be." That makes Dunleavy all the more perplexed how his split with Brand has turned out...

76ers win third straight, rip Thunder (AP)

Thaddeus Young scored 23 points, Elton Brand and Andre Iguodala added 15 apiece, and the Philadelphia 76ers cruised past the struggling Oklahoma City Thunder, 110-85 on Saturday. Samuel Dalembert contributed 13 points and 16 rebounds for the Sixers, who won their third straight game to even their record at 5-5.

76ers rally from 26 down to beat Pacers (AP)

Thaddeus Young had 25 points and 10 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 26-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 94-92 on Friday night. Andre Miller added 19 points, Elton Brand had 14 points and 15 rebounds, and Andre Iguodala finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds for the 76ers (4-5).

Brand scores 25 as 76ers end 3-game skid (AP)

Elton Brand scored a season-high 25 points, Andre Miller and Andre Iguodala each had 18, and the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Toronto Raptors 106-96 on Wednesday night. Willie Green scored 17 points and Marreese Speights had 12 for the 76ers, who won for the first time in four road games this season.

Williams' season debut helps Jazz win (AP)

The Utah Jazz played really well without star point guard Deron Williams, winning five of their first six games. They're thrilled to have him back. Williams played for the first time this season to lead the Utah Jazz past the Philadelphia 76ers 93-80 on Tuesday night. He had seven points and nine assists after missing the first six games because of a sprained left ankle he suffered in a preseason...

Kahn: Best early storylines
The Celtics try to repeat. The Lakers try to get back. Ron Artest and Elton Brand try to fit in. Mike Kahn runs down the early storylines.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/441214624" height="1" width="1"/

Brand makes Sixers dangerous, not top contenders
Elton Brand makes the Sixers a team to watch out for, but Charley Rosen says they have work to do before they are top contenders.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/439179008" height="1" width="1"/

Brand, Miller help 76ers rout Knicks (AP)
Despite the offensive outburst, it was the Philadelphia 76ers' defense that really pleased coach Maurice Cheeks on Friday night. "That game was won based on our defense," Cheeks said of Philadelphia's 116-87 win over the New York Knicks. "We set the tone early on defense and scored off their misses." Elton Brand had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Andre Miller added 20 points and eight assists and...

Brand's addition has 76ers thinking big (AP)

There were days in Philly when Maurice Cheeks and the 76ers were the talk of the town. Those years with Julius Erving, Bobby Jones, Moses Malone in the early 1980s saw the Sixers routinely expected to contend -- and even win -- the NBA Finals. When the Sixers finally broke through and claimed the title in 1983, Cheeks punctuated the clincher with a dunk in the final seconds.

Sixers hit 14 3-pointers, defeat Nets (AP)

Lou Williams scored 18 points and hit five of the Philadelphia 76ers' 14 3-pointers in a 118-100 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night. Rookie Marreese Speights also had 18 points and Thaddeus Young added 16 as the 76ers finished the preseason with a 4-3 record. They will open the regular season at home next Wednesday against Toronto.

Brand new start: 76ers look to contend (AP)
Elton Brand's face is plastered around Philadelphia, from print and Web ads to billboards to the side of busses where he smiles at drivers while they're stuck in rush hour traffic. It's hard to travel around the city and not be struck by the welcoming image of the 76ers' $80 million blockbuster free-agent acquisition.

Sources: Clips sign Azubuike to $9M offer sheet
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.

Camby-Kaman combo means trouble for Clipper foes
Marcus Camby won't score like the departed Elton Brand, but Mike Kahn says he gives the Clippers a formidable defensive presence.

Clippers acquire C Camby from Nuggets (AP)

The Clippers acquired center Marcus Camby from the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday for the option to exchange second-round picks with Los Angeles in 2010. Camby led the NBA in blocked shots with 3.61 per game last season, only the second player in league history to do so in three straight seasons. He averaged 9.1 points and 13.1 rebounds playing a career-best 34.9 minutes per game for the Nuggets.

Clips coach Dunleavy fires back at Brand, agent
Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy, responding to claims made by Elton Brand and his agent that he left for Philadelphia after being presented a "take it or leave it" offer, said he's still trying to come to grips with Brand's sudden change of heart.

Brand episode typical for doomed Clippers
Losing Elton Brand just days after nabbing Baron Davis is only the latest box office disaster for the Clippers, Mike Kahn says.

Brand expected to sign with 76ers (AP)
Elton Brand was expected to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, and the power forward instantly gives them the low post presence they sorely needed to become contenders in the East. The Sixers have called a 5 p.m. news conference to introduce the two-time All Star. Brand's arrival is a huge move for the Sixers, who have worked quickly to become a threat in the Eastern Conference.

Hollinger: Brand new Sixers are instant East challengers
The expected move of Elton Brand to Philadelphia puts the 76ers on the short list of contenders to Boston's Eastern throne, writes John Hollinger.

Brand signs 5-year, $82M deal with 76ers
Elton Brand signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, instantly giving them the low post presence they need to become contenders in the Eastern Conference.

Sixers trade Booth, Carney, draft pick to Wolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves completed a trade with Philadelphia on Wednesday that gave the Wolves another first-round draft pick and paved the way for the 76ers to sign star power forward Elton Brand.

Which offseason deals make the grade?
Elton Brand makes the Sixers an instant contender in the East. See how Charley Rosen feels about all the recent deals.

NBA Roundball Roundup
Baron Davis can't be pleased. Ex-Clip Elton Brand is reportedly headed to Philly, and Corey Maggette is expected to be a Warrior.

Sources: Sixers very much in mix to land Brand
It's starting to look as though the biggest threat to the Los Angeles Clippers re-signing franchise forward Elton Brand can be found much further east than Oakland.

NBA offseason roundup: Brand heads to Philly
Even Baron Davis couldn't keep Elton Brand in L.A. The 76ers have reportedly lured the former Clippers star with a 5-year deal.

Sources: Sixers very much in mix to land Brand
It's starting to look as though the biggest threat to the Los Angeles Clippers re-signing franchise forward Elton Brand can be found much further east than Oakland.

Money not always players' sole motivation
Gilbert Arenas says he took less money to help the Wiz. Elton Brand may do the same in L.A. Mike Kahn explores a new NBA trend.

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.

Report: Warriors wooing Brand with max offer
Will Baron Davis and Elton Brand end up trading jerseys?

Clippers want to keep Brand, Maggette (AP)
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.

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.

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: 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 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.

Rockets gain No. 5 seed, will meet Jazz (AP)

The Houston Rockets did their part on Wednesday night and earned a first-round playoff rematch with the Utah Jazz. Luis Scola had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Rockets locked up the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 93-75 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Rockets will play Utah in the first round for the second straight season.

Clippers' Brand has 19 in season debut (AP)

There were only four text messages on Elton Brand's phone when he got back into the locker room. Obviously, word hadn't spread that the Los Angeles Clippers' All-Star forward was back. Brand made his long-awaited season debut on Wednesday night, scoring 19 points and leading the Clippers past the Seattle SuperSonics 102-84.

Brand back as Clips hope to play playoff spoiler
Elton Brand is back, just it time to potentially make life tough for some Western Conference teams fighting for playoff position.

Brand makes season debut for Clippers (AP)
Elton Brand is back, just it time to potentially make life tough for some Western Conference teams fighting for playoff position. The Los Angeles Clippers star made his season debut on Wednesday night against the lowly Seattle SuperSonics. Brand had missed the entire season while recovering from a surgically repaired left Achilles' tendon.

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.

Clippers' Brand scrimmages, targets last 6 games
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.

Week 21 Fantasy Stockwatch
Our Jamey Eisenberg says it's time to cut bait on Elton Brand and Udonis Haslem is his latest Fantasy Stockwatch.

Week 21 Fantasy Stockwatch
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Courtside Seat: Clippers not a Brand name
Elton Brand is trying to return for the Clippers and for Fantasy owners. Our Jamey Eisenberg details his comeback attempt this season and who has benefitted from his absence.

Courtside Seat: Clippers not a Brand name
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Week 19 Fantasy Stockwatch
Our Jamey Eisenberg addresses the situation with Andrew Bynum, Elton Brand, Caron Butler and others in his latest Fantasy Stockwatch.

Week 17 Fantasy Stockwatch
Our Jamey Eisenberg addresses the value of players such as Elton Brand, Ben Gordon, Mike Bibby and others in his latest Fantasy Stockwatch.

Playing the Waiver Wire: Hanging on
Many Fantasy owners out there are still hanging on to players like Gilbert Arenas (knee) and Elton Brand (Achilles') despite the fact that they've produced just eight games combined this season. Sergio Gonzalez weighs the pros and cons of hanging on in his latest Playing the Waiver Wire and he also gives Fantasy owners some players to target off the waiver wire as well as players to avoid.

Clips' Brand cleared to run, jump in practice drills
Los Angeles Clippers star Elton Brand is getting closer to playing again.

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 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 making progress in rehab (AP)
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...

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.

Cassell leads 4-0 Clippers over Pacers (AP)

Somehow, the Los Angeles Clippers keep winning. Already missing Elton Brand and Shaun Livingston because of injuries, the Clippers lost top scorer Cuttino Mobley and reserve Ruben Patterson in the first quarter Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers. Even without all those players, the Clipper still have Sam Cassell.

Clippers win again, keep Bulls winless (AP)

Cuttino Mobley scored 33 points and Corey Maggette added 18 points, 10 rebounds and five assists to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 97-91 win over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night. The Clippers improved to 3-0 despite missing Elton Brand and Shaun Livingston with injuries. The Bulls are 0-4 to start the season for the first time since 2004-05.

Elton Brand, F - LAC
Brand out of walking boot Visit Rotoworld.com for more analysis on this update.

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.

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.

Elton Brand medical update: walking boot off
InsideHoops.com NewsWire: 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 was advised by Dr. Morgan that he no longer needed to remain in the walking boot he has worn since September 18th. Brand [...]

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.