League insider criticizes potential salary cap penalty in NBA

An unnamed league insider criticized the potential salary cap circumvention penalty related to player introductions, calling it an "outrageous overreach." The insider stated that it is agents' responsibility to facilitate introductions with sponsors, a common practice encouraged by the league. If the league penalizes the Clippers for introducing a player to a sponsor, it could provoke a widespread backlash among players and their management, according to the insider. Conversations around this issue continue as the league considers its enforcement actions.

• 4:53 PMYahoo Sports — One league insider with direct knowledge of league …