LA Clippers face hard cap at second apron after recent trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 2:13 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The LA Clippers will be hard-capped at the second apron following a trade with the Houston Rockets for Nick Martinelli. This change comes as a result of using cash in the trade. This financial constraint will impact the team's roster decisions moving forward. There are questions about how this will affect their offseason planning.
- •LA Clippers traded cash to the Houston Rockets for Nick Martinelli
- •Trade led to the Clippers being hard-capped at the second apron
- •Financial limitations may impact player acquisitions and roster moves
- •Decision affects the team's strategy during the offseason
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