NBA Imposes Sweeping Penalties on Clippers; Kawhi Leonard Trade to Raptors Reportedly Back On

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Published: 2026-09-04
Category: sports
Source: The Alpena News / Zone Coverage

The NBA has issued significant sanctions against the Los Angeles Clippers for salary cap circumvention, including a one-year suspension for owner Steve Ballmer, a $30 million fine, forfeiture of five first-round draft picks, and a $700,000 fine for Kawhi Leonard. This resolution has reportedly cleared the way for Leonard's trade back to the Toronto Raptors.

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