Extra Innings

Free agent signings begin tomorrow in the NBA, and amazingly this off-season has revolved around the Clippers. It would seem that Brand’s opt out spear-headed the chain reaction of free agent relocation. Let’s take a look at how each of the free agent signings turned out.

Davis to Clips:  The Clips needed a point and they got a talented one. However, Davis has never been a consistent winner, and he’s now joining the most consistent loser in NBA history. Now with reports of Brand leaving, the Clippers will be right back to square one. They are probably worst now, and Davis will probably be producing more than distributing.

Brand to 6ers: Hurts to lose Brand, but this is the right move for him. He gets his money and also gets to go home. He also leaves the deep Western Conference for the East. On the Clips with Davis, the Clips barely make the playoffs. On the 6ers, Brand is easily a 4th or 5th seed. Smart move by him. Seriously, are the Clippers ever going to win a championship. The answer is no.

Arenas stays with Wiz: Same with Brand. He gets his money (he’s ridiculously overpaid) and gets to stay in the East where the Wiz will be a 6th or 7th seed.

Maggette to Warriors: This one was fairly obvious as no one turns down a 5 mil a year increase in salary. Maggette pretty much doubled whatever other teams could give him. He also plays on a team that will fit his talents very well. Who needs to be on a winning team that can contend when you get that kind of dough and can put up all kind of stats?

Pietris to Magic: Low key move, he’ll be a solid contributor in defense. The Magic still need a big man to help out Dwight now that Brand’s in the East.