FILE - In this March 31, 2012, file photo, Philadelphia 76ers' Elton Brand, left, goes up for a shot against Atlanta Hawks' Ivan Johnson, center, and Kirk Hinrich during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Philadelphia. The Dallas Mavericks have won the bidding to obtain the 76rs' Brand off waivers, the Mavericks said Friday July 13, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)