NBA Penalizes Clippers and Owner Ballmer Over Salary Cap Violations
The NBA has fined the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million and suspended owner Steve Ballmer for one year after determining the franchise circumvented salary cap rules during the Kawhi Leonard acquisition. The league’s investigation also revealed improper financial arrangements involving player benefits and corporate partnerships.
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LA Clippers fined $30m by NBA over Leonard deal
The LA Clippers are fined $30m (£22.2m) by the NBA for violating salary rules over the acquisition of star player Kawhi Leonard.
Read full article →Billionaire Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer Suspended 1 Year Over Salary Cap Scandal
Ballmer was suspended for helping former Clipper star Kawhi Leonard secure off-court income.
By Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes Staff
Read full article →Clippers, Steve Ballmer get severe punishment for Kawhi Leonard, Aspiration
The Clippers just lost five future first round picks because of Kawhi Leonard.
Read full article →NBA Drops Hammer On Clippers, Steve Ballmer In Kawhi Salary Cap Probe
The NBA just unloaded on the Los Angeles Clippers, snatching five first-round draft picks, fining them $30 million, and suspending owner Steve Ballmer for an entire season! The stiff punishment was all part of the league's investigation into…
By TMZ Staff
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