NBA Suspends Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer, Fines Team $30M, Forfeits Draft Picks in Cap Circumvention Case

The NBA has issued a significant punishment to the Los Angeles Clippers for violating salary cap circumvention rules, suspending owner Steve Ballmer for one year, fining the team $30 million, and forcing the forfeiture of five first-round draft picks. Additionally, two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard received a $700,000 penalty.