NBA suspends Clippers owner for a year, docks team first-round draft picks from Kawhi Leonard probe

The NBA has imposed severe penalties on the Los Angeles Clippers following a year-long investigation into salary cap circumvention. The league fined the franchise $30 million and Kawhi Leonard $700,000. Additionally, owner Steve Ballmer and two top executives received suspensions, while the team was stripped of five first-round draft picks. These sanctions represent some of the largest in NBA history, reflecting the league's commitment to financial integrity and maintaining fair play across all franchises.