Elton Brand has been cleared to play, according to the Los Angeles Daily News.
The only reason he hasn't already taken the floor is that he hasn't gotten enough practice time to get back in the flow of an NBA game.
"We're looking at the last six to eight games. We're trying to gauge it. But we'll have a better feel for it on Monday," said Brand.
"If I'm healthy, I want to play," Brand said. "It's not in my protocol to shut it down."
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The Los Angeles Clippers today signed free agent forward Marcus E. Williams from the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League for the remainder of the season and waived forward Aaron Williams. Marcus Williams is the 23rd Gatorade Call-up from the NBA Development League this season.
Selected in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs, Marcus Williams appeared in seven preseason games with the Spurs and averaged 3.3 points and 2.6 rebounds before being waived on Oct. 27 and joining the Toros. The former University of Arizona standout re-signed with the Spurs on Dec. 26 and played in one game before being waived on Dec. 29.
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Elton Brand joined his Clipper teammates in a full scrimmage on Monday, marking the first time the former All-Star forward has done that since rupturing his Achilles' tendon last summer, the L.A. Times are reporting.
The Times are also reporting that Brand may be in uniform for the final five or six games, according to head coach Mike Dunleavy.
"If we can get him then, it'll be great. If we can't, we'll see what we can get," Dunleavy said.
"More conditioning needs to be done for sure, but it's a good first step. It's the first time he's been up and down at all, as far as banging with contact. All the drill work looks good, running up and down with nobody hitting you. Now it's being able to get to the point to really compete."
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Clippers Mar 2008 Archive
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The Los Angeles Times | Mar 21, 2008
With Corey Maggette heading into free agency this summer, the Clippers are very happy to be enjoying tremendous production from rookie Al Thornton.
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The Los Angeles Times | Mar 19, 2008
Elton Brand isn't sure about his return to the court for the Clippers this season.
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Press Release | Mar 18, 2008
The Los Angeles Clippers today signed forward Nick Fazekas for the remainder of the season.
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yahoo.com | Mar 16, 2008
Clippers' rookie Al Thornton left Saturday's 119-109 OT loss to the Wizards with a left leg contusion.
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Press Release | Mar 12, 2008
The Los Angeles Clippers today signed free agent guard William “Smush” Parker.
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L.A. Times | Mar 12, 2008
The L.A. Clippers are interested in signing former Miami Heat outcast Smush Parker for the remainder of the season
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The Los Angeles Daily News | Mar 10, 2008
Elton Brand insists that he's more worried about returning to full health for the Clippers next season than showcasing his talents for potential trade suitors.
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Press Release | Mar 8, 2008
The Los Angeles Clippers signed Nick Fazekas to a second 10-day contract on Saturday.
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Press Release | Mar 7, 2008
Shaun Livingston has developed tendinitis in his surgically repaired left knee which will keep him out for at least four weeks.
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The Los Angeles Times | Mar 7, 2008
Clippers' owner Donald Sterling gave head coach Mike Dunleavy Sr. a vote of confidence on Friday.
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The Los Angeles Daily News | Mar 6, 2008
Elton Brand took the court to practice with his teammates recently in hopes that he would return to game action in two weeks, but coach Mike Dunleavy anticipates it'll be more like a month.
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The Los Angeles Times | Mar 3, 2008
The Los Angeles Clippers may be out of the playoff hunt in the Western Conference, but Elton Brand and Shaun Livingston still hope to return to the court this season.
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RealGM Staff Report | Mar 1, 2008
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed free agent guard Andre Barrett to a 10-day contract.