Clippers Hit with $30M Penalty | California News

The NBA just dropped a blockbuster penalty on the LA Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer — a $30 million fine, loss of first-round draft picks for five years, and a full-year suspension for Ballmer — after uncovering a scheme to skirt salary cap rules through four secret endorsement deals with Kawhi Leonard. The league found the team manipulated contracts to disguise payments, hiding behind fake business justifications while companies allegedly had no prior interest in Leonard. Kawhi took responsibility, blaming his business manager, as the NBA slammed the team for undermining competitive balance. With Ballmer banned and future draft assets gone, the Clip...