Dave Reardon: Clippers approaching UH training camp as business trip
One day and a six-hour plane ride put the Los Angeles Clippers’ long-term problems on the back burner. On Monday, the Clippers addressed questions at their Media Day in Inglewood, Calif., about the news of massive sanctions stemming from an NBA investigation of bending and breaking of salary cap rules involving Kawhi Leonard, who is now with Toronto. The team was fined $30 million, owner Steve ...
Los Angeles Clippers addressed the fallout from an NBA investigation into salary cap violations involving their star player Kawhi Leonard on Tuesday. The team was fined $30 million and lost other executives to suspensions, but their focus was on starting training camp in Hawaii. Coach Tyronn Lue downplayed the sanctions, emphasizing it was a "business trip" and a chance for the team to "control what we can control."
He acknowledged some starting spots were locked and others were not, implying multiple players could be vying for positions. All-Star guard Darius Garland, who came over from Cleveland last season, expressed optimism about the team's future, stating they would "shock a lot of people" with their performance. He also highlighted the team's potential improvements, noting their roster would be younger than last year's.
However, some players, including forward Brandon Ingram recovering from injuries, might not be ready for the start of the season. Despite these challenges, Garland believes the team's chemistry and leadership will see them through.
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