What happened: The NBA ordered the La Clippers to forfeit one first-round pick in each draft from 2029 through 2033. Owner Steve Ballmer was suspended from league and team activities for one year after the league found he knowingly sought to help Kawhi Leonard obtain off-court benefits.

Why it matters: The penalties remove five future first-round assets from the Clippers’ ability to draft or use in trades. Ballmer’s suspension also bars the franchise’s owner from league and team activities for a full year.

What to watch: The Clippers’ future draft planning will now proceed without first-round selections in the 2029 through 2033 drafts.