Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer announced the team’s compliance with NBA penalties for salary cap circumvention related to “no-show” endorsement deals for Kawhi Leonard. The investigation concluded the Clippers would lose five future first-round draft picks and face a $30 million fine, with Ballmer and team executives receiving suspensions. Ballmer expressed regret for the distractions caused and stated the team would not pursue legal action. Leonard was fined $700,000 but is not suspended; his potential trade to the Toronto Raptors is pending.
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