The NBA just dropped a blockbuster penalty on the LA Clippers after uncovering serious salary cap violations tied to Kawhi Leonard. Owner Steve Ballmer faces a $30 million fine and a one-year ban from all league activities, while President of Business Operations Gillian Zucker gets a year suspension without pay for allegedly misleading investigators. Lawrence Frank, President of Basketball Operations, is suspended six months without pay for approving questionable expenses. The franchise also loses five consecutive first-round draft picks from 2029 to 2033 and will be under intense league oversight for five years. Commissioner Adam Silver made it clear these punishments are final—unlike the Timberwolves’ case two decades ago—and emphasized the league’s commitment to enforcing rules, even if it hurts fans. Though Silver doesn’t see this as permanent damage, the Clippers now face a long rebuild after already moving on from Kawhi.

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