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sports.aol.com - 7/1/2008

Elton Brand Will Leave $16M on the Table

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In discussing the Corey Maggette -to-Orlando rumor yesterday , I mentioned that it was a foregone conclusion that Maggette would opt out of the final year of his contract, which was scheduled to pay him $7M. So when he actually went ahead and opted out, it wasn't that big of a deal. But Elton Brand ? That's another story. EB was 50-50 about opting out, and had stated that he and his agent ...

• picksfarm

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  Even with a possible brand and davis duo the clippers will always be garbage

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  • And One

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    Ouch.

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    • picksfarm

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      it's true

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      • And One

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        Picks:

        Does this mean you are sad because you once were a Clippers fan?

        You should write a piece about this. Entertain multiple scenarios of change and explain why it wouldn't help. I'd read it. Heck, I might even post it. :)

        C

        Posted 7/2/2008 respond (flag)

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