Clippers docked five first-round draft picks and fined $30m over Kawhi Leonard scandal
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Basketball category. Published on September 2, 2026 • Originally reported by Guardian sport. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Basketball category. Published on September 2, 2026 • Originally reported by Guardian sport. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Team circumvented salary cap rules to sign star
Owner Steve Ballmer lands one-year ban
The NBA has handed down one of the biggest punishments in the history of the league to the Los Angeles Clippers after finding that the franchise circumvented salary cap rules when it courted Kawhi Leonard as a free agent.
The league has stripped the team of five first-round draft picks, giving the team no natural pick in the draft from 2029 through 2033.
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