Clippers stripped of 5 first round draft picks in NBA cap circumvention punishment

Clippers get the Joe Smith Timberwolves strong penalty treatment (predict they will negotiate a couple picks back) while Kawhi’s fine is about what he makes in just 1 game he takes off due to load managing. pic.twitter.com/VEJSuRZTaM — CelticsLife.com (@celticslife) September 2, 2026 At least the Clippers don’t have to kick in Shai with the 5 first rounders this time. What once seemed like a necessary overpay for Paul George in order to sign Kawhi Leonard has turned into what might be the wo

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