The NBA penalized the Los Angeles Clippers for salary cap circumvention involving star Kawhi Leonard, citing owner Steve Ballmer, President Lawrence Frank, and President of Business Operations Gillian Zucker as primary offenders. Ballmer and Zucker received one-year suspensions, while Frank was suspended for six months. The investigation revealed Zucker’s significant role in orchestrating impermissible endorsement deals for Leonard, leading to false statements to investigators. Zucker’s extensive involvement and past violations highlight her centrality in the Clippers’ ongoing issues with league regulations.
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