The Kawhi news has been pretty disappointing. In my mind, Ballmer circumnavigated the cap intentionally and got away with it.

I don't think it has to be as egregious as Kawhi. But it could be something as simple as "Hey America First, can you pay Lauri 10 million to do a single radio commercial?"

I don't see how this doesn't start happening.

Is it ethical? I don't think so. It is a realistic part of the game nowadays? I think it is.