Sixers Brand out a month with shoulder injury
Posted Dec 18 2008 10:15PM
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand will be sidelined for a month because of a dislocated shoulder.
Team officials said Brand has a fracture and tear in his right shoulder, but will not need surgery. Brand was hurt Wednesday night in a win over Milwaukee.
"It's unfortunate that this happened, but we're starting rehab right away and I'm going to do everything I can to get back as soon as possible," Brand said in a statement released by the team Thursday.
"While I'm disappointed that I can't be on the court, during this time I'm going to continue to support my teammates and the coaches in any way they need me."
Brand is averaging 15.9 points and 9.8 rebounds this season. He signed a five-year, $80 million free agent contract with the 76ers in July.
A playoff team last season, the 76ers struggled to a 9-14 start before firing coach Maurice Cheeks last week. They are 2-0 under interim coach Tony DiLeo.
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