NBA Punishes Clippers for Cap Circumvention
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The NBA has imposed severe penalties on the Los Angeles Clippers for violating salary cap rules by funneling extra income to Kawhi Leonard. The team has been fined $30 million, owner Steve Ballmer suspended for one year, and will forfeit their first-round picks in every draft from 2029 to 2033. This punishment comes after a year-long investigation following a report by Pablo Torre. The Clippers' future is uncertain as they face rebuilding without draft picks and key players leaving.
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