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ESPN's Brian Windhorst argues that the Clippers should move on from the NBA's salary-cap punishment. That is his commentary; our separate analysis concerns the practical effect of lost draft assets.
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ESPN's Brian Windhorst argues that the Clippers should move on from the NBA's salary-cap punishment. That is his commentary; our separate analysis concerns the practical effect of lost draft assets.
An ESPN columnist argues for accepting the NBA's decision. Our focus is the basketball cost of losing flexibility while the dispute continues.
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An ESPN columnist argues for accepting the NBA's decision. Our focus is the basketball cost of losing flexibility while the dispute continues.
An ESPN columnist argues for accepting the NBA's decision. Our focus is the basketball cost of losing flexibility while the d...