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Brand undergoes knee surgery

Sep 26, 2002 9:50 PM EST

The Associated Press reports that Clippers power forward Elton Brand had arthroscopic surgery on his hyperextended right knee on Thursday. The surgery was done in Wilmington, Del., to repair a minor tear of the lateral knee cartilage, suffered during the World Championships in August.

An earlier MRI revealed no damage, but a follow up on Wednesday convinced Brand to have the procedeure.

A timetable for his rehab and return will be announced on Friday.

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Olowokandi accepts Clippers one year qualifying offer

Sep 23, 2002 8:36 PM EST

The Associated Press reports: Restricted free agent Michael Olowokandi has accepted the one-year qualifying offer of about $6.1 million extended by the Los Angeles Clippers nearly three months ago.

Negotiations on a long-term deal stalled last week, and the 7-foot, 270-pound center will become an unrestricted free agent next summer.

''I'm looking forward to getting to work,'' the 27-year-old said in a statement issued by the team Monday. ''We have a very good team, and I'm excited to get the season under way.''

Olowokandi averaged 11.1 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.8 blocked shots last season -- his fourth with the Clippers, who made him the first overall pick in the 1998 pick. He averaged 13.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.1 blocked shots in 77 career games at the University of Pacific.

''We expect that Michael will work hard to continue to improve, and that he will be prepared to make a big contribution to our team's success this year,'' said Elgin Baylor, the Clippers' vice president of basketball operations.

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Magic Sign Obinna Ekezie

Sep 23, 2002 6:30 PM EST

The Orlando Magic have signed free agent forward-center Obinna Ekezie, General Manager John Gabriel announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed.

Ekezie (6’9”, 270, 8/22/75) played in 29 regular season games with the Los Angeles Clippers last season, averaging 1.9 ppg. and 1.2 rpg. in 5.2 minpg. He scored a season-high 11 points on Feb. 26 @ Houston.

Originally selected in the second round (37th overall) of the 1999 NBA Draft by Vancouver (now Memphis), Ekezie has appeared in 101 career games with Vancouver, Washington, Dallas and the Clippers, averaging 2.8 ppg. and 2.0 rpg. in 7.8 minpg. He played college basketball at the University of Maryland, where he averaged 9.9 ppg. and 5.7 rpg. in 118 career outings.

The Magic will hold training camp at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville from October 1-6.

Orlando's roster now stands at 19.

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Clippers Sep 2002 Archive

  • Blood may have been found on Dele's boat.

    | Sep 23, 2002

    The Associated Press reports that investigators have found what appears to be blood traces on Bison Dele’s 55-foot catamaran.

  • Deal eludes Clips center

    | Sep 19, 2002

    The Los Angeles Daily News reports that Michael Olowokandi’s self-imposed deadline for a new contract has come and gone without a signing.

  • Olowokandi deadline is Wednesday

    Orange County Register | Sep 15, 2002

    Michael Olowokandi’s agent has set Wednesday as the deadline for the Clippers and ‘Kandi to agree to a long-term extension of their existing contract.

  • FBI probes Dele case; targets brother

    | Sep 12, 2002

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  • Ely finally signs with clippers

    ESPN | Sep 4, 2002

    The Associated Press reports: The Los Angeles Clippers signed forward Melvin Ely, the 12th overall pick in the draft, to a contract Wednesday.