Los Angeles Clippers Wiretap

Brand And Maggette Can Opt Out After Season

This is the fifth year of six-year contracts for Elton Brand and Corey Maggette. Each has a player option and could opt out of his contract after this season.

By league rules, the Clippers have the right to offer both Maggette and Brand a contract more lucrative than any other NBA team.

Via Los Angeles Daily News


Clippers Waive Korolev, Diaz And Ffriend

The Los Angeles Clippers today waived forwards Kimani Ffriend, Yaroslav Korolev and guard Guillermo Diaz. The Clippers' roster now stands at 15 players. Signed by the Clippers on Oct. 1, Ffriend appeared in one preseason game, scoring four points in 11 minutes. Diaz averaged 5.7 points and 1.7 assists in seven preseason contests, while Korolev appeared in six preseason games, averaging 4.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 assist.

Via RealGM Staff Report


Brand Out Of Walking Boot

Los Angeles Clippers' forward Elton Brand had his surgically repaired left Achilles tendon re-examined on Tuesday 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 has been cleared to take part in advanced cardiovascular work which includes elliptical and treadmill cardiovascular conditioning in addition to aqua-therapy. Brand will also continue his upper body strength program and localized rehabilitation of the injury. He will be re-evaluated by Dr. Morgan in six weeks to determine further progress and treatment protocols. Brand originally sustained the injury during his daily workout on Friday, August 3rd at the Spectrum Club South Bay in El Segundo, California. Dr. Morgan performed the surgery to repair the injury on Tuesday, August 7th.

Via RealGM Staff Report


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