NBA sanctions Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer for salary-cap violations
The league concluded the Clippers broke the salary cap by routing millions to Kawhi Leonard via intermediaries, resulting in a one-year ban for owner Steve Ballmer.
An NBA investigation found the Los Angeles Clippers used third-party arrangements to channel several million dollars to star forward Kawhi Leonard, breaching the league’s salary-cap rules. As punishment, the league imposed a $30 million fine, stripped the franchise of five first-round draft selections, and barred owner Steve Ballmer from league activities for twelve months. The findings were released Wednesday afternoon and the case remains open for further action.
Why it matters
The penalties underscore the NBA’s commitment to enforce salary-cap rules, affecting the Clippers' competitive outlook.
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