When Commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media Tuesday about the NBA's findings in the investigation into racist remarks attributed to Clippers owner Donald Sterling, the league's players hope it includes the most severe penalties. "When a hint of cancer is shown, you have to cut it out immediately, and I feel that's where the players are today," Kevin Johnson, the former all-star who is the chairman of the National Basketball Players Association's executive committee, told CNN's "Erin Burnett OutFront." Johnson said the players trust that the new commissioner, on the job for less than three months, will find the right penalties for Sterling, who has owned the Clippers for almost 30 years.
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Players hope Donald Sterling will have to give up Los Angeles Clippers
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Opposing NBA coach calls for Clippers fans to boycott playoff game Tuesday
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NBA commissioner will speak about investigation on Tuesday
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State Farm, airline Virgin America cut ties to the L.A. Clippers
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