Clippers Hit Hard After Kawhi Scandal | Los Angeles Clippers News

The NBA just dropped a blockbuster penalty on the LA Clippers: Steve Ballmer banned for a year, fined $30 million, and losing five first-round picks from 2029 to 2033. Stephen A. Smith called it a slap on the wrist—Ballmer should’ve been forced to sell the team. The fallout stems from Ballmer’s knowledge of Kawhi Leonard’s side hustle with a bankrupt company. Kawhi got a $700K fine, his uncle a 5-year ban, while Clippers execs face suspensions and a 5-year compliance program. The Clippers are fighting back, but with those draft picks gone, their rebuild looks grim after years of chasing Kawhi’s legacy without ever reaching the Finals. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/42a86b87cd270161