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Who will be the face of the Clippers after Kawhi Leonard trade?
BusinessKawhi Leonard trade
The Clippers traded Kawhi Leonard, removing their best player and last convincing claim to a franchise centerpiece.
The trade's impact is exacerbated by the NBA's punishment for salary-cap violations, including a $30 million fine and loss of draft picks.
- Trading Kawhi Leonard did more than remove the Clippers’ best player.
- It eliminated their last convincing claim to having a franchise centerpiece.
- That loss feels especially severe after the NBA punished the Clippers’ salary-cap violations with a $30 million fine, leadership suspensions and the forfeiture of five first-round picks.
Key Takeaways
- The Clippers were fined $30 million for salary-cap violations
- Kawhi Leonard's trade leaves a void in the Clippers' leadership
- The team faces significant challenges after NBA punishment for salary-cap violations
- New acquisitions include Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and Toronto's draft compensation
- The trade raises questions about the Clippers' future and identity
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Expected Outcomes
- The Clippers will need to rebuild and find a new franchise centerpiece
Why It Matters
The trade and punishment will significantly impact the Clippers' future success and identity
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- 36m agoPost (ZM): Trading Kawhi Leonard did more than remove the Clippers’ best player. It eliminated their last convincing claim to having a franchise center
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