5 First-Round Picks Gone: Did the NBA go too far with the Clippers, or just right?
The NBA has hit the Los Angeles Clippers with a massive punishment: five forfeited first-round picks from 2029–2033, a $30 million fine and a one-year suspension for Steve Ballmer, plus bans for key executives after a year-long investigation into salary cap circumvention tied to Kawhi Leonard.
Carmichael Dave, Jason Ross and Chris Verlod react to the league’s ruling, debate Kawhi’s role versus the organization’s, and break down what this means for Clippers fans and the future of the franchise.
