If they were going to trade for Brand then I think they would want to have VC around to play with him. Expiring contracts of Van Horn and Swift + young prospects + picks makes more sense.
hmmm i dont think we want elton with all our young guys in place... hehe but it would be nice to dream u gotta start with a S and T krstic, 3.3 mil trade exempt, van horn's contract, swifts expiring, m. williams, and picks oo will the clippers bite?!?!
Actually, Brand will probably be looking for a long term contract and with the Nets targeting cap room for 2010, it doesn't make sense that they would pursue him now. Sigh...
Brand only played 8 games last year, but he was still productive after missing all that time. If Rod could figure out a way to steal Brand, I'd be very suprised.
even if we do signandtrade or whatever to try to land brand or any of the other players that opted out - how would that affect the cap room we are clearing for the FA class of 2010 (with lebron and others)? Could somebody enlighten me on that
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Carter15Nets @ Jun 30 2008, 07:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>and now BARON DAVIS JUST OPTED OUT SAW IT ON ESPNEWS baron to LAC?</div> That will be sweet
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (syc514 @ Jun 30 2008, 10:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>even if we do signandtrade or whatever to try to land brand or any of the other players that opted out - how would that affect the cap room we are clearing for the FA class of 2010 (with lebron and others)? Could somebody enlighten me on that</div> Projected to have about $20mm in cap space before rookies. If Lebron is the target there won't be enough room if we acquire Brand. Doubt he does a 2 year deal. He opted out in order to cash in long term.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (d-blockrep2 @ Jun 30 2008, 10:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Fair statment, if Philly land Brand, we will be the laughing stock of the east?</div> Did the Knicks and Pacers move to the West?
why do we need Brand now?? how can't people realize we're contenders... for the last place in the league next season. And Brand can't change it.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cpawfan @ Jun 30 2008, 09:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (d-blockrep2 @ Jun 30 2008, 10:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Fair statment, if Philly land Brand, we will be the laughing stock of the east?</div> Did the Knicks and Pacers move to the West? </div> Pacers wouldnt be far behind from us, as for the knicks once they buyout Steph I can see them winning 5-6 more than us.
You guys drafted 2 young big men and you think Thorn wants another one? I doubt he'll come, but it would be interesting. I think he might go to a team like maybe the Lakers...I don't know. A sign and trade would be very doubtful because he just opted out which means he wants to test the market. He isn't exactly looking to help out the Clippers and he wants A LOT of money.
I think at this time of Brand career, he would start to care less about money and more about the number of rings on his finger. So why would he sign with the nets? we have the least supporting cast to get him a ring
