Clippers Lose 5 Draft Picks | Los Angeles Clippers News

The NBA just dropped a brutal punishment on the LA Clippers: Steve Ballmer gets a year-long suspension and a massive fine, while Lawrence Frank faces a six-month ban — all over salary cap violations tied to Kawhi Leonard’s acquisition. Kawhi’s not playing, but he’s on the hook for $700K. The real devastation? The Clippers lose five future first-round picks — from 2029 to 2033 — a crippling blow after already trading away key draft assets to land Paul George. As Draymond Green put it, this could trap the franchise in purgatory, making it nearly impossible to build or trade for talent. With no draft control, the Clippers are now staring down a long, bleak rebuild. 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/d39818be1e20ab7a