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Summary
Ben Maller reacts to the NBA’s harsh penalties against the Clippers for salary cap violations, arguing the fines and lost draft picks are minor inconveniences for owner Steve Ballmer. He predicts Ballmer will sue the league and suggests Kawhi Leonard ultimately benefited from the scandal. Maller also criticizes the Raiders for naming Kirk Cousins starter over top pick Fernando Mendoza, calling it a humiliation. Finally, he discusses Lane Kiffin’s controversial book excerpts and the SEC’s legal battle with LSU over former NFL players.
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Podcast intros: Kaloa, Late Round, Solid Verbal, Hollywoodland
Ben Mehler on NBA's harsh punishment of the Clippers
Critique of draft pick worship and analytics culture
Steve Ballmer's potential grudge and Kawhi Leonard's situation
Kawhi Leonard's load management and impact on the NBA
Podcast promos: Ben Mehler, Cavino, Late Round, Solid Verbal
Raiders name Kirk Cousins starter over Fernando Mendoza
Lane Kiffin scandal and LSU's NFL player eligibility
SEC penalties and Georgia AG's threat to LSU
Podcast promos: Kaloa, Late Round, Solid Verbal, She Pivots
Steelers contract dispute and Kyrie Irving trade rumors
Listener Q&A: Hardest state to spell and favorite letters
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