The Clippers are trying to rebuild its relationship with the fanbase. <\/p>\n
The team\u2019s latest announcement allows the first 4,000 fans that attend Opening Night to swap an old Clippers jersey<\/a> for a new one. The home opener on Oct. 21 will have a special twist for fans as the team kicks off a new era.<\/p>\n The summer was not kind to the organization as the NBA punished the Clippers for violating its salary cap<\/a> circumvention rules. The team was stripped of five first-round picks<\/a>, fined $30 million and owner Steve Ballmer was handed a year-long suspension.<\/p>\n Darius Garland #10 of the LA Clippers signs an autograph after the game against the Denver Nuggets during a preseason game. NBAE via Getty Images<\/p>\n At Clippers media day, interim president of basketball operations Trent Redden opened the event with an apology to fans<\/a>. <\/p>\n Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura (28) shoots over Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game. AP Photo\/Kyusung Gong<\/p>\n Los Angeles Clippers guard Keaton Wagler (1) moves the ball as center Isaiah Jackson (23) provides coverage against Denver Nuggets forward Julian Strawther (1) during the second half at Intuit Dome. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n \u201cOur fans deserve to hear from us before this, and for that we\u2019re sorry,\u201d Redden said Monday. \u201cWe\u2019ve been listening to the thoughts, the concerns, and feeling the emotions of our fan base. They mean everything to us. \u2026 We hope to fulfill our promises to them, to build their trust and move forward through this time.<\/p>\n \u201cThis franchise often has done its best work with its back against the wall \u2026 We hope to represent our fans the same way we always have in dark times, by coming out fighting.\u201d<\/p>\n It appears the latest announcement by the time is another effort by the Clippers to regain the trust of its fans. It\u2019ll be interesting to see how many Kawhi Leonard jerseys are swapped for new ones on Opening Night. <\/p>\n Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters <\/p>\n California Post News: Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, TikTok<\/a>, X<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, WhatsApp<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t\t
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