What happened: The Clippers sent a letter to NBA commissioner Adam Silver, according to a report from @TheSteinLine. The move follows a Clippers statement rejecting the findings of the league's investigation into the franchise, which the team called the result of a heavily biased investigation seeking to justify a predetermined outcome.

Why it matters: The letter escalates the dispute after the league handed down a one-year suspension for owner Steve Ballmer and stripped the franchise of first-round picks tied to the Kawhi Leonard-Paul George trade fallout. A written appeal to the commissioner's office signals the Clippers intend to contest the sanctions rather than accept them quietly.

What to watch: Watch for Silver's office to respond to the letter and for any indication of whether the Clippers pursue a formal appeal of the sanctions.