Elton Brand met with the boss in hopes of getting a three- or four-year contract

According to 76ers reporter Keith Pompey, league sources revealed that 76ers general manager Elton Brand met with the team owner on Monday local time.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss a new contract, and the sources said Brand wanted a three- or four-year contract. Sources said they believe Brand would get a contract because he bore criticism for the team.

League sources say the 76ers want to add management talent to Brand, and the team is exploring the possibility of hiring a president of basketball operations. League sources said there are questions about whether the 76ers will hand over control of the team to the president of basketball operations.

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