After losing Baron Davis to the L.A. Clippers, the Golden State Warriors hope turnabout is fair play in trying to snag free agent Elton Brand.
TRUE HOOP tells us (via Janny Hu of the SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE) that the b-ballers by the Bay are offering Brand some big bucks to come up north - reportedly a 5-year deal worth up to $90 million, about $20 million more than the Clips are willing to give Elton to stay with L.A.’s NBA B-team.
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Jonathan Abrams of the LOS ANGELES TIMES reports late today that Baron Davis, fresh off opting out of the clutches of the Golden State Warriors, will sign on a 5-year, $65M deal with the L.A. Clippers. The deal will be made official on July 9, when the NBA announces next season’s salary cap.
Abrams got his info from Davis’ agent Todd Ramasar, who said, “From a basketball standpoint it’s always been about winning for Baron. This presented a good opportunity to do that to pair him with Chris Kaman and Elton Brand is expected back.”
It’s all about winning, so that’s why he’s signing with the Clippers? Makes perfect sense.
Also keep in mind, Elton Brand will have to take a pay cut if he is to return to the club.
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The Golden State Warriors have been officially eliminated from the NBA Playoffs. And we have a bad idea of what this might mean:
No chance of sighting Jessica Alba at courtside.
If only there was a playoff-bound pro basketball team in Los Angeles that could save an extra baseline seat for her. Somewhere close to Jack Nicholson - but not too close.
You wouldn’t think of Golden State’s Baron Davis to be offended by someone wearing his team’s colors and stopping him for a quick word on his way to the locker room.
Then again, you wouldn’t think Craig Sager had stolen his sideline wardrobe from Shakes The Clown, either. See the outfit and Davis’ awesome reaction after the jump. Read more…
JESSICA ALBA HELPS WARRIORS SAVE FACE DESPITE LOSS: Proof that not everything was ugly at Oracle arena Sunday:
