Clippers Trade Darius Garland Amid NBA Penalties | Los Angeles Clippers News

The NBA just dropped a nuclear penalty on the Clippers—five future first-round picks, a $30 million fine, and a one-year suspension for Steve Ballmer—all over improper benefits given to Kawhi Leonard. Now LA’s scrambling to rebuild their draft capital, making Darius Garland, their prized three-time All-Star, a hot trade target. With Garland’s $197M contract looming, rivals are circling as the Clippers face tough choices: keep him and bleed, or trade him and survive. The Harden-for-Garland deal might look like a disaster if they’re forced to part with him. 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/aa2ffe3ce8aea86e