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Los Angeles Clippers News / Fadeaway World / September 3
3 Steps For The Clippers To Recover And Survive NBA’s Brutal Penalties
The Los Angeles Clippers made a serious mistake in their arrangement with Kawhi Leonard, and they are having to pay the ultimate price. For their role in the illegal arrangement of exclusive, no-show sponsorship deals with Leonard, the franchise will have to fork over five first-round picks and $30 million dollars.
NBA News / Lindy's Sports / September 3
Clippers' Harsh Penalty Made Raptors Contenders
On Wednesday the NBA closed the book on its nearly year-long investigation into the Clippers, and the league didn’t hold back. Los Angeles was fined $30 million and stripped of first-round draft picks in 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032 and 2033, while owner Steve Ballmer was suspended from all team and league activities for a full year.
The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / September 3
What Clippers Fans Can Expect Based on the Timberwolves-Joe Smith Scandal
The world came crashing down for LA Clippers fans on Wednesday. The league dealt arguably the most severe punishment in its history to the Clippers in the year-long cap circumvention investigation.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Jalen Duren News / Fadeaway World / September 3
Clippers Could Be In Play For Jalen Duren After Cap Circumvention Scandal
The NBA brought the hammer down on the Los Angeles Clippers, stripping them of five first-round picks and slapping a $30 million fine for their blatant violation of NBA cap rules.
Steve Ballmer News / Larry Brown Sports / September 3
Steve Ballmer refused to settle with NBA in Clippers investigation
A new report suggests that Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer may have overplayed his hand in trying to clear his name as part of an investigation into fake sponsorship deals.
Los Angeles Clippers News / The Spun / September 3
Pablo Torre Calls Out ESPN After Clippers Punishment Is Announced
No reporter has gained more respect this week than former ESPN personality Pablo Torre. For exactly a year, Torre has been reporting about the Los Angeles Clippers circumvent the salary cap by orchestrating a $28 million endorsement deal between Kawhi Leonard and Aspiration.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Stadium Rant / September 3
How Will The Los Angeles Clippers Salary Cap Investigation Results Impact The Team’s Future?
The Los Angeles Clippers are facing what could be one of the largest punishments ever handed down in NBA history. One year ago, the Clippers were suspected of violating the NBA’s salary cap rules.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Kawhi Leonard News / Hoops Wire / September 3
Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors still expected to happen, extension could follow
Apparently, the Kawhi Leonard trade is still on, and his second stay in Toronto may last considerably longer than his first. The Clippers and Raptors spoke
Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / September 3
NBA world shocked over reported Kawhi Leonard punishment
A year-long investigation found that the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer skirted the NBA's salary-cap rules to pay Leonard more money than they were allowed to do over a period stretching all the way back to 2020.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / September 3
Kawhi Leonard was most expensive free agent in NBA history
Some NBA players have made more money than Leonard, but no player has cost their team as much.
Steve Ballmer News / Hoops Wire / September 3
Steve Ballmer can’t attend Clippers games or even enter team offices during suspension
Steve Ballmer owns the Clippers. For the next year, he’ll have to do so from a considerable distance. Ballmer’s one-year suspension stemming from the NBA’s Kawhi Leonard investigation prohibits him from attending Clippers games and practices or entering the team’s offices, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic.
Los Angeles Clippers News / The Spun / September 3
Pablo Torre Thinks The NBA's Clippers Punishment Is Light
It was Pablo Torre’s Pulitzer-winning story on the Los Angeles Clippers’ alleged cap circumvention that kickstarted the NBA’s investigation. After the NBA concluded that investigation and dropped the hammer on Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, Torre doesn’t seem too satisfied with the punishment.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Total Pro Sports / September 3
'You Did That For Kawhi Leonard?' – Stephen A. Smith Furious After NBA’s Investigation
A year has passed, and the NBA’s independent investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers has concluded. The verdict? Both are guilty of their shady off-court business dealings.
Kawhi Leonard News / Yardbarker / September 3
NBA insider reveals what Kawhi Leonard allegedly knew about Clippers scheme
The NBA came down hard on the Clippers over the organization's alleged cap circumvention to pay Leonard under the table.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Wire / September 3
NBA essentially gave Clippers maximum punishment allowed under CBA
If it seemed like the NBA threw everything it had at the Clippers, that’s because it pretty much did. John Hollinger of The Athletic notes that the penalties imposed in the Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention case essentially reached the limits permitted by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / September 3
Honesty is the best policy: Deception seemingly led to bigger Clippers penalties
There's little doubt that the Los Angeles Clippers broke NBA rules by helping Kawhi Leonard land lucrative secret endorsement deals. There's also little doubt that their dishonesty led to bigger penalties.
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