http://www.charlotte.com/bobcats/story/705285.html

By Rick Bonnell
rbonnell@charlotteobserver.com

LAS VEGAS --
Elton Brand's reported decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers rather than remain a Los Angeles Clipper could be bad news for the Charlotte Bobcats regarding Emeka Okafor.

The Clippers now have a bundle under the salary cap and an obvious need for a power forward to complement center Chris Kaman in Brand's absence.

NBA insiders expect the Clippers to consider signing one of two restricted free agents – Okafor or Atlanta Hawk Josh Smith – with the abundant cap room they now possess.

Okafor's agent, Jeff Schwartz, is Southern California based so it would be easy for him to chat up Okafor. Last summer Okafor turned down a Bobcats offer exceeding $12 million a season. An offer sheet by the Clippers could at least raise the price for the Bobcats to retain their best big man.

As many of us have speculated, the Clippers are seriously looking for a PF to play with Baron Davis and it sounds like they won't be able to get their 1st and 2nd options (Okafor, Josh Smith) so when that fails, hopefully they have nowhere else to turn but Zach.

They could also turn to Biedrins.

Anyone see any mention in any paper of the Clippers and Zach yet?

Posted by TMS:

Posted by VDesai:

They could also turn to Biedrins.

Anyone see any mention in any paper of the Clippers and Zach yet?

u really waiting for that news to pop when there's names like Okafor, Smith & Biedrins out there bro?

No I'm just trying to bring a dose of reality to the Zach to the Clippers train that's gathering steam over here on UK