The Clippers just got hit with a brutal penalty for cap violations—losing five first-round picks and paying $30 million, while owner Steve Ballmer takes a year off. But this isn’t new: former NBA star Gilbert Arenas recalls how the Warriors once tried to lure him back with cash plus a house, helicopter, and cars to skirt the rules. He stayed with the Wizards for team loyalty, taking a $16M lesser deal. It’s a reminder that cap games have always been played—and the league’s crackdown is just the latest chapter in an ongoing battle.

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