NBA Imposes Severe Penalties on Los Angeles Clippers for Salary Cap Circumvention

The NBA has levied significant sanctions against the Los Angeles Clippers following a year-long investigation into salary cap circumvention related to Kawhi Leonard. The penalties include a one-year suspension for owner Steve Ballmer, a $30 million fine for the team, and the forfeiture of five first-round draft picks. President of basketball operations Lawrence Frank received a six-month ban, and team president of business operations Gillian Zucker was suspended for one year. Kawhi Leonard was also fined $700,000.