Clippers Penalty Shakes NBA | Los Angeles Clippers News

The NBA just dropped a historic hammer on the LA Clippers—$30 million fine for owner Steve Ballmer, a one-year suspension for him and other front office execs, all tied to salary cap violations involving Kawhi Leonard’s trade. Stephen A. Smith went nuclear on First Take, calling the punishment disgraceful and demanding the trade to Toronto be nullified—he’d even scrap it if he ran the league. He insists Kawhi should stay in L.A. and face the consequences, arguing the league’s response was too lenient. The fallout is still shaking the NBA, with the trade now under fire and ripple effects spreading across the league. 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/11912c061de480c4