# Clippers Swap Jerseys for Opening Night

> Clippers let fans swap jerseys on Opening Night to rebuild trust after salary cap penalties.
- Title: Clippers Swap Jerseys for Opening Night · California Post
- Summary: Clippers let fans swap jerseys on Opening Night to rebuild trust after salary cap penalties. Clippers offer first 4,000 fans a jersey swap on Oct 21 to…
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- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/15/sports/clippers-announce-jersey-swap-for-fans-in-opening-night-twist
- Published: 2026-10-16T03:42:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
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## Clippers Rebuild Fan Trust
The Clippers announced a jersey swap for the first 4,000 Opening Night attendees to rebuild fan trust after salary cap penalties.
## NBA Penalties for Salary Cap Violation
The team was stripped of five first-round picks, fined $30 million, and owner Steve Ballmer received a year-long suspension.
## Interim President Apologizes
Interim president Trent Redden apologized to fans, saying they 'mean everything to us' and the team hopes to 'build their trust' through tough times.

> We hope to fulfill our promises to them, to build their trust and move forward through this time.
## Jersey Swap on Opening Night
The first 4,000 fans can swap an old Clippers jersey for a new one on Oct 21 during the home opener.
## Key takeaway

Clippers offer first 4,000 fans a jersey swap on Oct 21 to regain fan trust after NBA penalties.