- Silver said the league looked at precedent when docking the Clippers multiple first-round picks.
- He referenced the Timberwolves as a past example used during adjudication.
- Commissioner framed the decision as balancing competitive consequences with fairness to fans.
- The trade sending Leonard to Toronto was completed after customary league approval.
- Silver noted the Clippers were not represented at the board meeting as they search for an interim governor.
- League sanctions included fines, owner suspension and loss of draft picks — actions the board discussed publicly.
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