What to know about the Clippers’ future moving forward following unprecedented penalties from NBA

The NBA has imposed unprecedented penalties on the Los Angeles Clippers following a salary cap circumvention scheme involving star player Kawhi Leonard. The league's decision has left numerous questions about the team's future, its ownership, and the players affected. Here's what you need to know:

What legal recourse does the Clippers have?

The Clippers are unable to appeal the decision internally, as NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's ruling is final under league bylaws. The organization's most probable course of action is to sue the NBA in federal court. This could prove to be a complex process, but it seems owner Steve Ballmer, a billionaire and former Microsoft CEO, is prepared for a fight.

Ballmer's statement vowed to "vigorously challenge these findings and penalties through every avenue available to us" and explore "every legal remedy to address this gross injustice."

Who will lead the organization during suspensions?

With President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank banned for six months and Team President of Business Operations Gillian Zucker banned for one year, the Clippers will temporarily rely on lower-level executives to steer the organization. General Manager Trent Redden is likely to take charge of basketball decision-making and personnel operations.

Assistant General Managers Mark Hughes and Travis Schlenk will play a more prominent role in scouting, roster adjustments, and day-to-day basketball needs. The identity of who will handle day-to-day business decisions remains unclear at this stage.