Every interview I've watched or listened to has Elton Brand stating emphatically "It wasn't about the money." Clearly that is TRUE because he left a lot of money on the table to go to Philly instead of Golden State which was offering him a more financially lucrative deal (about $2M/yr more). So   more...

After Elton Brand sweet talked Baron Davis all the way from the Bay to LA, it was thought to be a foregone conclusion that he would re-sign with the Clippers. However, Brand has entertained offers from pretty much everybody, including the Golden State Warriors, whom he lured Baron away from. Will   more...

There wasn't a lot of activity on the first day that free agents could officially sign, but there were a few signings and a bit of speculation going on around the league.ESPN reports that Andrew Bogut came to an agreement with the Bucks and will sign a five-year, $72.5 million extension later this   more...
Original Story: http://celticsgreen.blogspot.com/2008/07....

Goldenstate fresh off of losing PG Baron Davis has offered Brand a monster contract, a five year deal worth in the 85 to 90 million range, this is substatntially more than the Clippers can offer, approx 20 million.This move certainly signals that the Warriors must believe that Gilbert Arenas is   more...
Original Story: http://sportstalkbuzz.com/2008/07/02/bra....

According to Yahoo Sports, the Sixers have made an interesting trade that helps clear cap space to sign a big-time free agent. The trade can't be announced until tomorrow, but the Sixers have agreed to trade Rodney Carney, Calvin Booth and a future 1st round pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves in   more...
Original Story: http://allthingsphillysports.blogspot.co....

These Boys are talking about Money! Go and get your Money boys. That is right, it is NBA Free Agency time, and we all know what that means! It's time to collect. Some major players in the NBA such as Corey Maggette, Baron Davis, Gilbert Arenas, and Elton Brand have decided to opt out of their   more...
Original Story: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/34142....

The Sixers are not quite finished yet. There are still things that need to be taken care of... and some questions need answers...With the recent signing of Elton Brand and offers on the table for Igudala and Lou-will that have not signed yet... what do you do? Do you pursue a possible   more...

Despite the Clippers' dreams of having Baron Davis and Elton Brand teaming up to lead the team to the promised land, it will not happen. Brand has agreed to a five year, $82 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.In addition to losing Brand, the Clippers are about to lose Corey Maggette as   more...
Original Story: http://nba.draftnation.com/news/Brand_Go....

Monday night the free agency period opened up in the NBA and there are big fish on the market that can make a big impact on your team right away. Walker-Sports are ranking the top five free agents available. If you're lucky one of them will be coming to your favorite team.1) Elton Brand: I did not   more...
Original Story: http://www.walker-sports.net/2008/07/bes....

There were conflicting reports about James Posey coming out on Thursday. Ric Bucher said that Posey was not returning to Boston. Then, on Hoopsworld, Bill Ingram said that James Posey is expected to announce that he'll re-sign with the Boston Celtics in the next 24 hours. Finally, in the Globe,   more...
Original Story: http://celticsgreen.blogspot.com/2008/07....

This off-season has been a star-studded event more so than any other off-season in recent memory. You have guys that are perennial All-Stars and home town favorites moving. Who would have expected Baron Davis to be moving before the off-season started? I certainly couldn't imagine him in any   more...
Original Story: http://rawsportsblog.com/?p=1291.

Well, it's not official, but it seems that Elton Brand has pulled a bit of a Judas move himself (L.A. fans, it sucks doesn't it?). If everything goes according to plan, Elton will be reppin a $42 black Philly jersey by tomorrow morning, can you believe it? In other news though, it seems Mickael   more...
Original Story: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story....

Today is the first day that free agents can sign contracts. Expect the dominoes to start falling as the top free agents make their choices and sign. Here's what is going on as of now.NBA.com is reporting that Mickael Pietrus has agreed to a multi-year contract with the Magic. They felt that they   more...
Original Story: http://celticsgreen.blogspot.com/2008/07....

The NBA free agency period starts on Tuesday, and we know who will be available this summer. Gilbert Arenas, Baron Davis, Elton Brand and Corey Maggette have opted out of the final years of their respective contracts and have become free agents. Shawn Marion, Allen Iverson, Ron Artest and Jermaine   more...
Original Story: http://www.scoresreport.com/2008/06/30/2....

Let's see, how much is a seven-footer worth? Not much, you say? What if that seven-footer is a still-productive center and a former Defensive Player of the Year? What if he averaged at least 3.0 blocks per game in each of the last four seasons? How about a minimum of 11.6 rebounds per game over the   more...
Original Story: http://www.scoresreport.com/2008/07/16/n....