Clippers Send Angry Letter To Adam Silver After Shocking Ruling
The Los Angeles Clippers finally got an answer on the NBA's cap circumvention investigation, but it's not the one they were hoping for. Despite claiming innocence and complying with the league throughout the process, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver came down with strict penalties, including a $30 million fine, the loss of five draft picks, and
The Los Angeles Clippers have received a harsh response from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after their team was found guilty of violating the league's salary cap rules. Despite claiming innocence throughout the investigation, Silver imposed a $30 million fine, the loss of five draft picks, and suspensions for several executives. The Clippers, however, are determined to fight the ruling and have shared their official letter to Silver, expressing their anger over the way the investigation was conducted.
They argue that the league failed to uphold their promises of due process and fairness, and that they spent millions of dollars and countless hours complying with the league's demands. The Clippers assert that the investigation was far too extensive and distracted from their core business, with employees dedicating thousands of hours to the investigation.
They also claim that the league's decision was made without giving them any warning, and that they were convicted without the chance to respond. Additionally, the Clippers argue that they were only involved in helping Kawhi Leonard secure revenue outside of his contract, which they believe is perfectly legal. They cite previous investigations that found no evidence of wrongdoing, and suggest that the league's motive is to punish them based on a new theory.
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