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By: TPS Staff
Summary
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer said the franchise will comply with the NBA’s penalties for salary-cap circumvention and will not pursue legal action. Ballmer said the team has paid its $30 million fine and apologized for the disruption caused by the case. The NBA’s sanctions include a one-year suspension for Ballmer and the loss of the Clippers’ first-round picks from 2029 through 2033. Kawhi Leonard was not suspended but was ordered to pay a $700,000 fine.
Key takeaway
Ballmer’s decision ends the Clippers’ stated plan to fight the league and commits the franchise to a $30 million payment, a one-year owner suspension and the loss of five consecutive first-round picks.
Why it matters
The acceptance makes the NBA’s sanctions operative for the Clippers, including the removal of their first-round selections from 2029 through 2033.
What's next
Further developments will depend on subsequent reporting or official updates.
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