76ers’ Brand is out for a month with shoulder injury

Philadelphia 76ers forward Elton Brand will be sidelined for a month because of a dislocated shoulder.

Team officials said Brand has a fracture and tear in his right shoulder, but will not need surgery. Brand was hurt Wednesday night in a win over Milwaukee.

“It’s unfortunate that this happened, but we’re starting rehab right away and I’m going to do everything I can to get back as soon as possible,” Brand said in a statement released by the team.

“While I’m disappointed that I can’t be on the court, during this time I’m going to continue to support my teammates and the coaches in any way they need me.”

Brand is averaging 15.9 points and 9.8 rebounds this season. He signed a five-year, $80-million free-agent contract with the 76ers in July.

Wizards’ Jamison strains left thumb

Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison has a strained left thumb and could miss tonight’s game against the 76ers.

Jamison hurt his thumb in Wednesday night’s 88-74 loss to the Detroit Pistons. He did not practice Thursday and will be a game-time decision today.

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Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer had a second MRI exam on a quadriceps tendon injury that has kept the All-Star out of 15 straight games. Results are expected today. . . . The Memphis Grizzlies waived former NBA All-Star Antoine Walker. The 6-foot-9 forward has not played this season.