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The New York Times
NBA fines Clippers and deducts first-round picks
The NBA has penalized the Los Angeles Clippers for salary cap circumvention related to star Kawhi Leonard’s endorsement deals and off-court income arrangements. The team will lose five first-round picks, be fined $30 million, and team officials including Steve Ballmer, Lawrence Frank, and Gillian Zucker received suspensions. The investigation revealed that the Clippers facilitated deals with multiple companies and endorsement contracts for Leonard, violating league rules. Leonard has expressed regret and accepted responsibility, while his future remains uncertain as a traded deal to the Toronto Raptors is pending clearance.
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