NBA punishes Clippers, Steve Ballmer: 5 key findings from the league's Kawhi Leonard investigation
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NBA punishes Clippers, Steve Ballmer: 5 key findings from the league's Kawhi Leonard investigation
The 35-page report from the law firm of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz served as a damning rebuke to the Clippers’ denials they had sidestepped league rules.
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Lead articleArticle published:Pablo Torre drops lawsuit claim for Steve Ballmer, Clippers in retaliation to NBA
The Los Angeles Clippers have entered its lowest point in franchise history. The NBA’s year-long investigation resulted in confirmation that the team violated the league’s salary cap circumvention rules, which resulted in the loss of five first-round picks and being fined $30 million. Pablo Torre, the podcaster and journalist who began investigating the scandal in...
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Green Target: Keaton Wagler
While Steve Balmer and the Clippers are sure to go the United States court system in order to retrieve some draft capital a more likely scenario that getting all five forst rounders they were stripped of is some compromise where two are returned. Needless to say the Clippers aren't in a prime position to compete the rest of the decade and bottomig out with none of their picks belonging to them isn't an option. The Clippers would be wise to do their due diligence and try to reaquire their 2028...
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More details pour out about NBA findings in Clippers, Kawhi Leonard salary cap circumvention case
The 36-page summary of the official report provides a lot of details.
Publisher:Worst deal in NBA history? With Clippers' penalties, the Kawhi Leonard signing now rivals Luka Dončić trade
With Wednesday's ruling, Leonard continues to cost the Clippers way more than he was ever worth
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Will Kawhi penalties help Celtics maximize the Clippers' 2028 pick?
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Clippers-Kawhi Leonard investigation details: What to know about the NBA's historic punishment and what comes next
Here are the key details about the investigation, the NBA’s punishment and what comes next for the Clippers, Ballmer and Leonard.
Publisher:Pablo Torre Claims Kawhi Leonard Received At Least $66 Million In Endorsement Deals Amid Clippers Scandal
Pablo Torre says Kawhi Leonard’s known endorsement arrangements reached at least $66 million, and the final number could be higher.
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Clippers-Kawhi Leonard punishment details: What to know about the NBA's historic punishment and what comes next
Here are the key details about the investigation, the NBA’s punishment and what comes next for the Clippers, Ballmer and Leonard.
Publisher:Steve Ballmer can't attend Clippers games or even enter team offices during suspension
Steve Ballmer owns the Clippers. For the next year, he’ll have to do so from a considerable distance. Ballmer’s one-year suspension stemming from the NBA’s Kawhi Leonard investigation prohibits him from attending Clippers games and practices or entering the team’s offices, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. He’s also barred from influencing personnel or […] The post Steve Ballmer can’t attend Clippers games or even enter team offices during suspension appeared first on Hoops Wire.
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Kawhi Leonard denied knowledge of cap circumvention, but investigators found him involved in endorsement talks
Kawhi Leonard says he didn’t know anyone was trying to circumvent the NBA’s salary cap. That doesn’t mean he was entirely removed from the endorsement negotiations at the center of the league’s investigation. Leonard said in a statement Wednesday that he had “no knowledge of any intent on anyone’s part to circumvent the salary cap.” […] The post Kawhi Leonard denied knowledge of cap circumvention, but investigators found him involved in endorsement talks appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Publisher:The bombshell messages that doomed Clippers owner Steve Ballmer in Kawhi Leonard scandal
Bombshell text messages have been revealed in the Kawhi Leonard salary cap circumvention scandal involving billionaire Clippers owner Steve Ballmer.
Publisher:NBA essentially gave Clippers maximum punishment allowed under CBA
If it seemed like the NBA threw everything it had at the Clippers, that’s because it pretty much did. John Hollinger of The Athletic notes that the penalties imposed in the Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention case essentially reached the limits permitted by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The maximum fine for salary-cap circumvention is $7.5 million. […] The post NBA essentially gave Clippers maximum punishment allowed under CBA appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Publisher:Kawhi Leonard landed $18 million in endorsements after Clippers made introductions
The NBA’s case against the Clippers becomes a little easier to understand when you follow the money. According to the 36-page report from Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, Clippers president of business operations Gillian Zucker connected Kawhi Leonard‘s then-business manager, Dennis Robertson, with three companies during a six-day period in June 2020. Those companies were […] The post Kawhi Leonard landed $18 million in endorsements after Clippers made introductions appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Publisher:Clippers will be irrelevant for years after NBA drops hammer on franchise
The NBA brought the hammer down on the Clippers for circumventing the league’s salary cap rules by “initiating off-court income opportunities” for star forward Kawhi Leonard.
Publisher:Insiders Warns NBA 'Might Just Be Getting Started' With Clippers, Kawhi Leonard Punishments
The NBA continues receiving information about the Clippers scandal, leading Tim MacMahon to warn additional penalties remain possible.
Publisher:Clippers stripped of 5 first round draft picks in NBA cap circumvention punishment
Clippers get the Joe Smith Timberwolves strong penalty treatment (predict they will negotiate a couple picks back) while Kawhi’s fine is about what he makes in just 1 game he takes off due to load managing. pic.twitter.com/VEJSuRZTaM — CelticsLife.com (@celticslife) September 2, 2026 At least the Clippers don’t have to kick in Shai with the 5 first rounders this time. What once seemed like a necessary overpay for Paul George in order to sign Kawhi Leonard has turned into what might be the wor...
Publisher:Clippers rat turns over 6-year notes of ‘illicit deals’ in Kawhi Leonard investigation
The Los Angeles Clippers have been punished for violating salary cap circumvention rules when the team signed Kawhi Leonard to an extension in 2021. According to ESPN insider Brian Windhorst, the NBA received overwhelming cooperation from companies with ties to the Clippers’ investigation and even received key information from president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank...
Publisher:Stephen A. Smith Demands NBA Suspend Kawhi Leonard For Season And Nullify Raptors Trade
Stephen A. Smith wants Kawhi Leonard suspended for an entire season or forced to return every dollar improperly received.
Publisher:Clippers’ staggering Kawhi Leonard bill is almost too insane to believe
The Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard gamble ultimately cost them Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 10 first-round picks, two swaps and $30 million — with no NBA Finals appearances.
Publisher:Kawhi Leonard report reveals ongoing investigation into smoking gun on Clippers funding endorsement deal
The Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard received their punishment yesterday after the NBA investigated them for almost a year due to findings of salary cap circumvention. In those findings, the NBA found several endorsement deals the Clippers made in order to pay Leonard. The league also may have found one company that signed an […] The post Kawhi Leonard report reveals ongoing investigation into smoking gun on Clippers funding endorsement deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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More On Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, NBA Investigation
The NBA’s press release announcing the penalties assessed to the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard for violating the league’s salary cap circumvention rules outlined the investigators’ findings in broad strokes, but the full 36-page report from Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz provides a more in-depth – and more interesting – explanation of why the league came […]
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Shocking New Details Emerge About Clippers’ Alleged 'Millions And Millions' In Deals For Kawhi Leonard
Kawhi Leonard reportedly pocketed tens of millions through four companies despite having little or no obligations attached.
Publisher:NBA punishes LA Clippers over Kawhi Leonard deals: What we know
The NBA levied a huge fine and stripped the Los Angeles Clippers of multiple first-round draft picks for trying to circumvent the league's salary cap.
Publisher:Will Kawhi penalties help Celtics maximize the Clippers' 2028 pick?
The 2028 Clippers pick could become a very valuable asset for the Celtics.
Publisher:6 winners, 5 losers from Kawhi Leonard scandal after Clippers get hit with NBA ‘death penalty’
Here are the biggest winners and losers from the NBA’s historic punishment against the Clippers.
Publisher:Anonymous NBA player thinks Kawhi Leonard got off light with Clippers investigation punishment
Board man gets punished. The NBA meted out a fine of $700,ooo to Kawhi Leonard for his role in the Los Angeles Clippers’ circumvention of the salary cap through questionable deals with a now-defunct sustainability company in 2022. Just when you thought the Clippers could not get any worse in terms of head-scratching decisions, here […] The post Anonymous NBA player thinks Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard got off light with investigation punishment appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:Brian Windhorst Calls Kawhi Leonard The 'Unmitigated Winner' Of Clippers Salary Cap Scandal
Brian Windhorst called Kawhi Leonard an “unmitigated winner” after comparing his $700,000 punishment to the millions he collected.
Publisher:What can the Clippers do now? Rebuilding after NBA's harshest penalties won't be easy, but there's a blueprint
The Clippers, docked five first-round picks for breaking salary cap rules, are in a bad position, but it could be much worse
Publisher:Open Thread: The NBA concludes its yearlong investigation into the Clippers salary circumvention
Fines, suspensions, and one culprit banished
Publisher:Clippers will be irrelevant for years after NBA drops hammer on franchise
The NBA brought the hammer down on the Clippers for circumventing the league’s salary cap rules by “initiating off-court income opportunities” for star forward Kawhi Leonard.
Publisher:Mark Cuban breaks silence on Pablo Torre after Kawhi Leonard-Clippers bombshell
Mark Cuban spent much of the past year arguing Pablo Torre had gotten the Kawhi Leonard story wrong. Two words were enough to signal how much had changed Wednesday. “Congrats Pablo,” Cuban wrote after the NBA handed the Clippers one of the harshest punishments in league history, seemingly conceding a very public debate with the...
Publisher:Will the Clippers’ $30m fine tame the NBA’s billionaire class? We’re about to find out
The league is awash with ultra-wealthy owners. Adam Silver is hoping a hefty punishment for the Clippers will send them a message about who is in charge
Publisher:Clippers’ staggering Kawhi Leonard bill is almost too insane to believe
The Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard gamble ultimately cost them Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 10 first-round picks, two swaps and $30 million — with no NBA Finals appearances.
Publisher:Swanson: Kawhi Leonard is a Hall of Fame scam artist who deserves Clippers fans' boos
The Clippers were easy marks when Kawhi Leonard was a free agent, and he took advantage of them. The NBA has now throttled the team with sanctions.
Publisher:Open Thread: The NBA concludes its yearlong investigation into the Clippers salary circumnavigation
Mar 7, 2023; Inglewood CA, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard at a topping off ceremony at the Intuit Dome. The arena, the future home of the LA Clippers, is scheduled to be completed in 2024. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports I spent Wednesday evening racking my brain for a way to combine “karma” and “Kawhi” but the best I came up with was “Kawharma” which sounds more like Middle Eastern meat cooked on a spit. It’s still apropos as Kawhi Leonard is cooked. Shams Charania poste...
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Clippers Were Quietly Emerging As A Nikola Jokic Free Agency Destination, But NBA Punishment Could Be A Death Knell
The Clippers are not going to be able to attract any superstar after the NBA dropped the hammer on them.
Publisher:Brian Windhorst Reveals How Clippers Could Quickly Add 2 First-Round Picks After NBA Punishment
Although the Clippers have been dealt a significant blow as punishment for salary cap circumvention, Brian Windhorst reveals an approach that could help them recover their losses.
Publisher:Michael Wilbon reveals what surprised him most about Clippers’ NBA punishments
The Los Angeles Clippers found themselves on the receiving end of what was a yearlong investigation into salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard. The NBA recently stripped the Clippers of five first-round picks and a hefty $30 million fine to franchise owner Steve Ballmer. Additionally, Ballmer, Gillian Zucker, and Lawrence Frank were also suspended per […] The post Michael Wilbon reveals what surprised him most about Clippers’ NBA punishments appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:Joe Smith weighs in on Clippers, Kawhi Leonard penalties - TalkBasket.net
Former NBA No. 1 overall pick Joe Smith believes the penalties handed down to the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard are “pretty fair” after the league’s investigation into salary-cap circumvention. Smith, who was at the center of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ infamous 2000 salary-cap scandal, told Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson that he could accept the […] The post Joe Smith weighs in on Clippers, Kawhi Leonard penalties appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
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Ex-NBA star Ty Lawson sends message to Pablo Torre after Clippers punishment
The NBA handed down stiff sanctions to the Los Angeles Clippers after ruling that the team circumvented the salary cap through questionable deals involving Kawhi Leonard and a now-defunct sustainability company. The Clippers were fined $30 million and forced to forfeit five first-round draft picks from 2029 to 2033. Owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for […] The post Ex-NBA star Ty Lawson sends message to Pablo Torre after Clippers punishment appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:Stephen A. Smith blasts Clippers after NBA findings - TalkBasket.net
Stephen A. Smith has delivered a scathing assessment of the Los Angeles Clippers after the NBA found the franchise and Kawhi Leonard violated the league’s salary-cap circumvention rules. Speaking on The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith called the situation “some all time egregious stuff” before arguing that the Clippers’ decision-making was particularly difficult to understand […] The post Stephen A. Smith blasts Clippers after NBA findings appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Publisher:Some NBA teams wanted harsh penalties for Clippers - TalkBasket.net
Some NBA teams reportedly wanted the league to deliver a severe punishment to the Los Angeles Clippers over the organization’s salary-cap violations involving Kawhi Leonard, according to Brian Windhorst. Speaking on SportsCenter, Windhorst said there were different perspectives around the league, but some teams believed the Clippers deserved a “crushing blow” after the NBA’s investigation […] The post Some NBA teams wanted harsh penalties for Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Publisher:Clippers may have ways to soften historic NBA punishment
The Clippers just lost five first-round draft picks. That doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll ultimately be without all five. There may even be a way to replace a couple rather quickly. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst noted Wednesday that nothing in the NBA’s ruling appears to prevent the Clippers from trading Kawhi Leonard, who could potentially bring back […] The post Clippers may have ways to soften historic NBA punishment appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Publisher:Stephen A. Smith Says Kawhi Leonard 'Got Off Easy' With $700K Fine; Urges Lifetime Ban For His Uncle
Stephen A. Smith believes Kawhi Leonard deserves a harsher punishment than a $700,000 fine and his uncle deserves a lifetime ban for circumventing the NBA salary cap with the Clippers.
Publisher:Clippers challenge NBA findings in letter to Adam Silver - TalkBasket.net
The Los Angeles Clippers have formally challenged the NBA’s handling of its salary-cap investigation, sending a strongly worded letter to Commissioner Adam Silver after the league imposed sweeping penalties on the franchise and Kawhi Leonard. In the letter, shared by Marc Stein on Wednesday, September 2, the Clippers argued that the investigation failed to meet […] The post Clippers challenge NBA findings in letter to Adam Silver appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Publisher:Clippers “vehemently reject” NBA findings, “heavily biased” investigation - TalkBasket.net
The LA Clippers have strongly rejected the NBA’s findings and penalties stemming from the league’s investigation into alleged salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, calling the process biased and vowing to challenge the ruling. In a statement released Wednesday, the Clippers said they “vehemently reject” the NBA’s conclusions, arguing that the investigation was designed to support […] The post Clippers “vehemently reject” NBA findings, “heavily biased” investigation appeared first ...
Publisher:Kawhi Leonard reacts to NBA investigation and Clippers penalties - TalkBasket.net
Kawhi Leonard has addressed the NBA’s investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers and the sweeping penalties imposed on the organization, saying he accepts responsibility for lapses in judgment within his inner circle while denying any knowledge of an attempt to circumvent the salary cap. “Integrity and respect for this game are fundamental to who I […] The post Kawhi Leonard reacts to NBA investigation and Clippers penalties appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Publisher:Revelations from NBA's Clippers investigation: What report says about Uncle Dennis, other companies and more
Here are some of the most interesting aspects of the summary report from Wachtell Lipton
Publisher:BREAKING: The NBA has ruled on the Los Angeles Clippers in for... - ESPN
BREAKING: The NBA has ruled on the Los Angeles Clippers in for salary cap circumvention investigations on Kawhi Leonard after yearlong probe -- stripping the franchise of 5 first-round picks, issuing a $30 million fine to owner Steve Ballmer and suspensions for Ballmer, Lawrence Frank and Gillian Zucker, sources tell ESPN. Kawhi Leonard will have to pay $700,000 in restitution for improper benefits by the Clippers for his uncle and former business rep, Dennis Robertson. submitted by /u/Eviden...
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