Sixers GM Ed Stefanski is desperate to unload forward Elton Brand and the $66 million owed over the remaining four years of his crippling contract, sources say, but that will be incredibly difficult. Even with several teams, including Golden State and Charlotte, desperate for low-post scorers and rebounders, no one believes Brand, who makes $14.8 million this season, has enough left to merit taking on that contract.

Before Monta Ellis started on his scoring tear, Philly had hope that his issues with Golden State might inspire the Warriors to take a chance on Brand, but that isn’t happening. Sacramento had some interest in center Samuel Dalembert, another contract Philly wants to shed, but couldn’t work out a three-way deal with Boston.

bada wrote:I would trade Maggette for pretty much anything.... but that being said, Brand has NOTHING left. Even his last month with the Clippers he was a completely different player and looked so slow and plodding.

$66 over 4 more years for a player who will give us nothing is not really helpful.

As much as I would love to move Maggette, I dont see much benefit.

Not sure Sixers would want Maggette's contract either.

migya wrote:

bada wrote:I would trade Maggette for pretty much anything.... but that being said, Brand has NOTHING left. Even his last month with the Clippers he was a completely different player and looked so slow and plodding.

$66 over 4 more years for a player who will give us nothing is not really helpful.

As much as I would love to move Maggette, I dont see much benefit.

Not sure Sixers would want Maggette's contract either.

Haven't seen Brand play since he's been with the Sixers, but his stats sure seem awful for him. Does he look much different than he was when with the clips? Speed, jumping and overall game?

I wouldn't trade Maggette for Brand anyway. Not only does he get in the way of AR, but his contract is too expensive and too long. Even if he was like he used to be, I still wouldn't do it, because of AR getting more hindered

TMC wrote:It's just not my thing to speculate with trades, but... as Portland is trying to upgrade at SF after all the injuries they're having (Outlaw, Batum... now Oden, although he's not a SF), why not try to trade Regrette for Darious Miles' expirer?

Only problem might be that the Blazers might now want to add so much salary without getting rid of a contract but, in that case, I'd do the trade for Andre Miller (who they're dangling as trade bait). It's not like we need Miller much with Curry here, but he can teach him a lot of things about being a PG in the NBA, and we would be able to get rid of his contract after next season.

Quazza wrote:

TMC wrote:It's just not my thing to speculate with trades, but... as Portland is trying to upgrade at SF after all the injuries they're having (Outlaw, Batum... now Oden, although he's not a SF), why not try to trade Regrette for Darious Miles' expirer?

Only problem might be that the Blazers might now want to add so much salary without getting rid of a contract but, in that case, I'd do the trade for Andre Miller (who they're dangling as trade bait). It's not like we need Miller much with Curry here, but he can teach him a lot of things about being a PG in the NBA, and we would be able to get rid of his contract after next season.

keen. Miller's a classy guy

KC wrote:brands avg 15 and 8 this month...

the dude has a lot of good basketball ahead of him...

bada wrote:

KC wrote:brands avg 15 and 8 this month...

the dude has a lot of good basketball ahead of him...

I disagree. When I have seen him play, he does not appear to be able to move very well and cant get off the ground. his skill level and body will allow him to be effective but he is an average player at best with a super star contract whose game is going to plummet faster than most.

Last thing we need is another average player with a HUGE contract.

KC wrote:brands avg 15 and 8 this month...

the dude has a lot of good basketball ahead of him...