Brand has surgury

[blazersfan]

The operation was performed by orthopedic surgeon Craig Morgan in Wilmington, Del. Brand, 28, injured the tendon during his daily workout Friday.

Brand, who averaged 20.5 points and 9.3 rebounds last season, will wear a cast for about six weeks and a walking boot the next six weeks, team officials said. The Clippers have not set a timetable for Brand's return.

Brand's agent, David Falk, did not rule out the forward's return for the 2007-08 season, the Los Angeles Times reported.