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The NBA came down hard on the Los Angeles Clippers for violating salary cap circumvention rules.
The league announced significant penalties and fines for the Clippers organization, owner Steve Ballmer, former star Kawhi Leonard and other team executives in relation to their role in the scandal after releasing the findings of an 11-month independent investigation.
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A law firm commissioned by the NBA determined the Clippers facilitated alleged “no-show” endorsement deals for Leonard with at least four different companies following an initial “Pablo Torre Reports” investigation into Leonard’s dealings with the Clippers and team sponsor, Aspiration Partners. The investigation also revealed the Clippers, who are considered a repeat offender by the NBA, broke rules by paying for personal expenses on behalf of Leonard and his representatives in a manner not allowed under NBA rules.
Commissioner Adam Silver is not taking the matter lightly, saying in a statement, “the severity of the penalties reflects the seriousness of the violations.” The Clippers have vehemently denied the allegations and responded Wednesday that they will continue to challenge the findings from the league’s investigation.
Here’s a breakdown of the punishment handed out by the NBA to the Los Angeles Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, owner Steve Ballmer and more after an investigation into the team’s violations of the league’s salary-cap circumvention rules:
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Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) lifts up the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy after defeating Golden State Warriors for the NBA Championship in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena.
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Kawhi Leonard is reuniting with the Raptors. Relive their title run
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) lifts up the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy after defeating Golden State Warriors for the NBA Championship in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena.
(Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY Sports)
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Kawhi Leonard is reuniting with the Raptors. Relive their title run
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