An NBA-backed investigation found that the Clippers circumvented the salary cap by facilitating a "no-show" endorsement deal for Kawhi Leonard.

Beyond Ballmer’s ban and the team fine, the Clippers were stripped of five consecutive first-round draft picks (2029 through 2033), several team executives were suspended, and Leonard was ordered to pay $700,

Shortly after the NBA announced historic penalties for the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer, the team came out swinging.

Steve Ballmer banned from attending any NBA games, practices and league events during suspension

The league fined the franchise $30 million and stripped it of five first-round draft picks for “flagrant violations” of salary-cap rules to pay superstar Kawhi Leonard.

Pablo Torre found out, and now the results of the NBA’s investigation are hammering the LA Clippers.

The NBA released the findings of its nearly year-long investigation into salary cap circumvention allegations on Wednesday

The NBA has finally disciplined the Los Angeles Clippers and team owner Steve Ballmer for their role in a shady deal involving All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard. It was reported last

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has been suspended for one year by the NBA. The league’s investigation found Ballmer and the Clippers were guilty of violating the salary cap circumvention rules.