09-17-2025, 10:09 AM
It is tricky if they find guilt. I would think the NBA would not want to run off their richest owner. LAC has finally been a stable franchise after years of dysfunction.
They also lack a lot of first round picks. A fine does nothing to Bahlmer.
On the other hand, voiding the contract does nothing either. That just sets up a contender getting Leonard for a minimum.
Can you suspend Leonard for a year or two? That feels wrong to me.
Can you suspend him and keep his cap hold on the team? What is tricky is the Clippers should be good. Maybe really good. I just don't think they are one of the top 4 teams that could come out of the west. Their plan is to be good for this year and next and then reset with a ton of cap room. Can you limit their cap room for the next several years?
They also lack a lot of first round picks. A fine does nothing to Bahlmer.
On the other hand, voiding the contract does nothing either. That just sets up a contender getting Leonard for a minimum.
Can you suspend Leonard for a year or two? That feels wrong to me.
Can you suspend him and keep his cap hold on the team? What is tricky is the Clippers should be good. Maybe really good. I just don't think they are one of the top 4 teams that could come out of the west. Their plan is to be good for this year and next and then reset with a ton of cap room. Can you limit their cap room for the next several years?