Published Sep 6, 2026, 11:07 AM ET · Updated 2 months ago · 1 source
Clippers' fine and draft pick loss for salary cap circumvention is unlikely to be appealed
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The Los Angeles Clippers received a $30 million fine and lost five first-round draft picks due to an NBA investigation finding they circumvented salary-cap rules by facilitating off-court income for Kawhi Leonard. An appeal is unlikely because it would require suing the NBA, and the punishment was collectively bargained.