Elton Brand Injured!

Los Angeles Clippers forward Elton Brand ruptured his Achilles tendon while working out on Friday. This injury is a huge blow to any chances the Clip Joint had of getting back to NOT being "the other" Los Angeles basketball team. Brand is a basic lock each season for providing 20 points and 10 rebounds on the court and that will be hard to replace, especially with last season's underachievement of a team. Will Chris Kaman pick up the slack down low and get back to his 2005-06 form? Can rookie Al Thornton keep the spot warm enough for Brand until he returns? How soon does Brand come back anyway? With these many questions, it does not look good for the Clips.

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