Clippers Hit Hard by NBA Penalty | San Antonio Spurs News

The NBA just handed the LA Clippers one of the harshest penalties in league history after finding them guilty of cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard — five future first-round picks gone and owner Steve Ballmer suspended for a year. The Clippers allegedly funneled money to Leonard through shell companies, ignored red flags, and skirted league rules — while Kawhi himself only paid a $70K fine. Fans are left reeling as their team’s long-term future takes a massive hit, all because of behind-the-scenes dealings that exposed the NBA’s zero-tolerance stance on tampering — and the brutal cost of playing fast and loose with the rules. 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/240b0f0f3ecf6e78