The Clippers are promising to restore confidence after an investigation involving Kawhi Leonard .
Clippers accept fines, suspensions and changes of command to rebuild trust after salary cap circumvention case involving Kawhi Leonard .
Before reintroduction: origin of the investigation and penalties
The LA Clippers violated the league's rules by arranging publicity opportunities for Kawhi Leonard . Penalties imposed on the organization include a fine of US$ 30 million, loss of five first round picks from matchday , and suspensions.
In August, the team rejected the investigation's findings.NBA Then on September 13, franchise owner Steve Ballmer stated that the Clippers would accept the penalties.US$ 30 The suspensions imposed by the league hit Ballmer, Lawrence Frank, president of basketball operations, and Gillian Zucker, President of business operations.
Week before media day: Transition in command
Last week, the Clippers announced that Los Angeles County District Attorney John S. Gibson will serve as interim governor during Ballmer's one-year suspension.
Trent Redden, who joined the organization in 2013, took over as interim president of basketball operations during Frank's six-month suspension. He will work alongside coach Ty Lue, interim general manager Mark Hughes , and executive Lee Jenkins.
Monday, media day: apology and confirmation of punishments
At the opening of media day on Monday, Redden directly addressed the effects of the case and apologized to the fans.NBA He stated that the supporters deserved to hear from the club before the re-introduction and that the organization has been listening to their thoughts, concerns and emotions.US$ 30 For him, the fan represents everything for the team; the pain experienced during this period is real, and the club also recognizes the pride of the employees who are part of the franchise.2017 Redden said he expects to fulfill promises made to rebuild trust and move forward.2020
The manager also stated that the penalties are significant and that the team will comply with the decisions.
On the decision-making routine, Redden said that the process of talking to other teams, generating ideas and evaluating solutions for short and long term remains the same.
Lue, who was hired by Ballmer as a coach in 2009, reaffirmed his commitment to the organization.2020 He stated that he wants to go through this challenge, recalled that the team has faced difficulties before and questioned whether this situation is different.
Season opener: trade for Brandon Ingram , Gradey Dick and a walk-off
The Clippers entered a season of rebuilding. Earlier this month, Kawhi Leonard was traded for Toronto Raptors and the return received by the team included Brandon Ingram , Gradey Dick and draft assets.
Redden confirmed that Ingram will be out for the start of the season while recovering from surgery performed in May to treat a right heel injury and a partially ruptured Achilles tendon.
Current phase: confidence of the fans and response on court
The story arrives at the current stage with the Clippers under interim command, punishments accepted and a season that begins with change in decision-making chain and cast shakeup. For fans, the immediate effect is the test of organization credibility and need to see the team's response on court.
Redden stated that the Clippers often did their best work when they had their backs against the wall.
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