SpainThe NBA has imposed a historic penalty on the Los Angeles Clippers for circumventing salary cap regulations aimed at maintaining competitive balance within the league. After nearly a year of investigation, the league determined that the Clippers used irregular methods to retain star player Kawhi Leonard. The punishment includes losing five consecutive first-round draft picks between 2029 and 2033, a $30 million fine for owner Steve Ballmer, and suspensions for Ballmer and two top executives. This ruling clears the way for Kawhi Leonard’s return to the Toronto Raptors, a trade that had been pending due to the ongoing investigation.
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