Clippers' Independence Comes at a Cost | Los Angeles Clippers News

Brian Windhorst dubs the LA Clippers “little brother syndrome” as they battle to prove they’re not just the Lakers’ backup team, leading to bold moves like signing Paul George and Kawhi Leonard — now paying a steep price with a $30M fine and five first-round picks lost for tampering. Comparing them to the Nets’ Brooklyn era, Windhorst questions if their drive for independence can translate into sustained success without another costly gamble. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/888019514a8170aa