Clippers news: Steve Ballmer accepts NBA's punishment in Kawhi Leonard scandal aftermath
The drama involving Steve Ballmer’s Los Angeles Clippers and NBA officials seems to be coming to a close. Following an independent investigation into the Clippers circumventing the salary cap to pay star Kawhi Leonard, the NBA imposed its punishment on the franchise. They “found a pattern of misconduct and multiple significant rules violations by […] The post Clippers news: Steve Ballmer accepts…
Kawhi Leonard's former employers, the Los Angeles Clippers, have accepted the NBA's punishment following a scandal involving salary cap circumvention. The league found a pattern of misconduct and multiple violations by the franchise. As a result, the Clippers will lose five future first-round draft picks, face a $30 million fine, and see Steve Ballmer suspended for a year.
Initially, Ballmer sought to appeal the decision, but he has now accepted the penalties and apologized for the distraction caused. The team will comply with the sanctions, pay the fine, and move forward. Ballmer is set to begin his suspension during the 2026-27 NBA season, meaning he will miss all Clippers activities, including games.
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