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NBA suspends Steve Ballmer for one year, fines Clippers $30M, penalizes Kawhi Leonard $700,000 in cap circumvention case
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points Kawhi Leonard also faces a penalty, which affects his cap at $700,000. A fine of $30 million is part of the punishment.
Severe penalties have been imposed on the LA Clippers. A fine of $30 million is part of the punishment. Kawhi Leonard also faces a penalty, which affects his cap at $700,000.
The penalties stem from a rules violation. The case involves the signing of a star player. Further details about the circumstances are available from the source.
The owner, Steve Ballmer, is suspended for one year. This is a significant consequence of the rules violation. More information about the case can be found through the source.
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