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Brand Is A Sixer
By Jason
July 8, 2008 9:52 pm
My pophecy from earlier today has come true. Elton Brand is a 76er.
According to ESPNS Marc Stein.
“But Philadelphia has secured Brand’s verbal commitment, sources said, after first reaching an agreement in principle with the Minnesota Timberwolves on a trade that, according to sources, will send Sixers forward Rodney Carney, center Calvin Booth and a future first-round pick to the Wolves without Philadelphia having to take back any salary. The Associated Press reported on Tuesday that the Sixers will receive a future second-round pick in return.
That trade will shave nearly $3 million off the Sixers’ payroll next season and increase what was already substantial salary-cap space, positioning them to sign Brand to a five-year deal believed to be starting in the $14-to-15 million range. Exact figures are expected to be available later Tuesday evening when the league reveals next season’s salary-cap figure to its 30 teams and the media.”
Check out my post from earlier today explaining why this makes the Sixers a dangerous team.
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