On September 2, 2026, the NBA penalized the Los Angeles Clippers for salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, stripping the team of five first-round picks and imposing a $30 million fine on owner Steve Ballmer. Leonard was fined $700,000 for under-the-table earnings, which pales in comparison to his total income. His trade demand for Paul George has cost the Clippers significantly, including the loss of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Leonard, represented by his uncle Dennis Robertson, is now expected to move to Toronto amid ongoing investigations.
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