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NBA throws the book at Clippers

NBA throws the book at Clippers

The NBA hit the L.A. Clippers with a $30M fine and docked five first-round picks for Kawhi Leonard shenanigans

The Kawhi Leonard Clippers punishment and how it impacts the Sixers

The Kawhi Leonard Clippers punishment and how it impacts the Sixers

Unpacking the ramifications for the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard punishments, and how it pertains to the Sixers.

NBA’s investigation ends with LA Clippers sent 25 seasons back in time

NBA’s investigation ends with LA Clippers sent 25 seasons back in time

The Minnesota Timberwolves punishment from 25 years ago looks like a joke compared to what the LA Clippers are facing.

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Kawhi Leonard, Clippers penalized by NBA for salary cap end-run

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers penalized by NBA for salary cap end-run

The NBA completed its yearlong investigation by issuing multiple penalties for Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers.

What does severe NBA Kawhi punishment mean for Clippers future?

What does severe NBA Kawhi punishment mean for Clippers future?

The league dropped the hammer in the wake of the Kawhi Leonard scandal, the Clippers are left to pick up the pieces.

Did Kawhi Leonard get off light in the NBA's Clippers crackdown? | Opinion

Did Kawhi Leonard get off light in the NBA's Clippers crackdown? | Opinion

The NBA hit the Clippers with historic penalties, but Kawhi Leonard's punishment was comparatively minor. Here's why it matters.

$NBA Goes Nuclear on Clippers for Kawhi Leonard Infractions$

NBA Goes Nuclear on Clippers for Kawhi Leonard Infractions

A year-long investigation results in horrible news for Leonard’s team.

NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer, fines team $30M, Kawhi Leonard $700K in cap circumvention case

NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer, fines team $30M, Kawhi Leonard $700K in cap circumvention case

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has been suspended for one year by the NBA, the team will forfeit five first-round draft picks from 2029 to 2033, and president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank has been banned for six months for violating salary cap circumvention rules

Hey, remember Joe Smith? The Clippers certainly do…

Hey, remember Joe Smith? The Clippers certainly do…

Nearly 20 years after the Timberwolves signed Joe Smith, the Clippers have been found guilty of the same unfair tactics.

Clippers' punishment forces forfeiture of first-round draft picks. What's left?

Clippers' punishment forces forfeiture of first-round draft picks. What's left?

The NBA hammered the LA Clippers for violating cap circumvention rules. The punishment includes losing draft picks. What picks remain?

NBA strips Clippers of five first-round picks, fines Steve Ballmer $30M in Kawhi Leonard probe

NBA strips Clippers of five first-round picks, fines Steve Ballmer $30M in Kawhi Leonard probe

NBA strips Clippers of five first-round picks, fines Steve Ballmer $30M in Kawhi Leonard probe

NBA-Clippers to forfeit five draft picks, fined $30 million after Leonard probe

NBA-Clippers to forfeit five draft picks, fined $30 million after Leonard probe

Sept 2 (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Clippers will forfeit five first-round draft picks and pay a $30 million fine for violating salary cap circumvention rules involving Kawhi Leonard, the NBA said on Wednesday while also suspending team owner Steve Ballmer.