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NBA Fines Los Angeles Clippers $30 Million and Suspends Executives in Kawhi Leonard Investigation

The NBA has fined the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million and stripped five first-round draft picks due to salary cap circumvention violations involving Kawhi Leonard. Owner Steve Ballmer and other executives have been suspended for their roles in the misconduct. The Clippers dispute the findings and intend to challenge the penalties through arbitration.

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The NBA has fined the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million and stripped five first-round draft picks due to salary cap circumvention violations involving Kawhi Leonard. Owner Steve Ballmer and other executives have been suspended for their roles in the misconduct. The Clippers dispute the findings and intend to challenge the penalties through arbitration.

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NBA fines Clippers $30m, suspends several executives in Kawhi Leonard probe

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NBA Fines Los Angeles Clippers $30 Million and Suspends Executives in Kawhi Leonard Investigation