But no, it's not Elton Brand. At least not yet; there has been no word on whether he'll take the Golden State Warriors' contract offer or stay with the Clippers.

But Rob Blake is leaving LA. The former Kings captain signed a one-year, $5 million deal with the San Jose Sharks, with the idea that he'll serve much the same mentor role for their young defensemen that he would have with the Kings.

LA general manager Dean Lombardi had indicated he wanted Blake to return for another season. But the 38-year-old Blake told The Associated Press that Lombardi didn't return his calls in the early stages of the free agent period that began Tuesday. That gave the Sharks an opportunity, and they jumped on it.

"San Jose is something I've always admired," said Blake. "They have a ton of potential, and they're always right there every year. The excitement is in moving up the road a little and playing for a championship again."

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