Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer Accepts NBA Punishment for Salary Cap Circumvention

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Published: 2026-09-14T13:35:00Z
Category: sports
Source: Stock Titan

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has publicly accepted the NBA's penalties for salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard. The punishment includes a yearlong ban for Ballmer, a $30 million fine for the team, and the forfeiture of five first-round draft picks. Ballmer stated the team is committed to moving past this chapter, despite some disagreements with the report's findings.

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