Neil Olshey, the Clippers’ director of player personnel, confirmed Thursday that the Clippers’ cornerstones - Elton Brand and Corey Maggette both have an early-termination of their respective contracts on June 30.
Several other prominent NBA players, including Washington’s Gilbert Arenas, had earlier opt-out deadlines so that their respective teams could gauge what their draft needs might be, contingent on those players’ decisions.
Meanwhile, Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy reiterated that he expected both Brand and Maggette to be wearing Clipper uniforms at the start of the 2008-2009 season.
“I don’t see why not,” Dunleavy said, Thursday.
