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A $30 million fine, five stripped first-round picks, and a one-year suspension. Those figures now become the penalties for the Los Angeles Clippers, with two iconic NBA players offering their thoughts on whether it was appropriate for the crime.
An NBA-backed investigation found that the Clippers circumvented the salary cap by facilitating a "no-show" endorsement deal for Kawhi Leonard.
Shortly after the NBA announced historic penalties for the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer, the team came out swinging.
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Pablo Torre: ESPN was 'fed' story downplaying Clippers owner's role in Kawhi Leonard scandal
Pablo Torre is being crowned this week after his year-long investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers resulted in an historic penalty for the team and its leadership, but he and his staff hit a major bump in the road last month.
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Steve Ballmer banned from attending any NBA games, practices and league events during suspension
Steve Ballmer banned from attending any NBA games, practices and league events during suspension