Clippers docked five first-round draft picks and fined $30m over Kawhi Leonard scandal
Summary
The NBA punished the Los Angeles Clippers for breaking salary rules while trying to sign player Kawhi Leonard. The team lost five first-round draft picks, was fined $30 million, and had key leaders suspended for their part in the violation.Key Facts
- The Clippers broke salary cap rules during the effort to sign Kawhi Leonard.
- The team will not have a first-round draft pick from 2029 to 2033.
- The NBA fined the Clippers $30 million.
- Owner Steve Ballmer is suspended from all league and team activities for one year.
- Lawrence Frank, president of basketball operations, and Gillian Zucker, president of business operations, were also suspended.
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said these rules are important to keep fair competition among teams and players.
- The NBA called the violations serious and punished the Clippers accordingly.
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