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Clippers Hit Hard by NBA Penalties | Flint News
The NBA just dropped a blockbuster penalty on the LA Clippers after a yearlong investigation into salary cap violations tied to Kawhi Leonard — owner Steve Ballmer gets a one-year suspension, five first-round picks are forfeited, and the team faces a $50 million fine. Lawrence Frank is suspended six months, Gillian Zucker gets a full year ban, and Kawhi himself pays a $700K penalty. The scandal erupted over an endorsement deal Leonard had with a bankrupt company, with the league accusing him of pressuring the team to cover personal expenses. The Clippers deny bias and vow to fight the…
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