The Unintended Consequences of Punishing Teams Adam Silver's words on Tuesday sent a clear message to teams across the NBA: breaking salary cap rules comes with a price, but that price may not always be solely paid by the team itself.
During a Board of Governors meeting, the commissioner shed light on the league's thought process behind doling out severe penalties to the Los Angeles Clippers for circumventing cap regulations.
The NBA has taken a strong stance against teams attempting to gain an unfair advantage in an era where competitive balance is constantly being scrutinized.