What happened: The league said the Clippers and Leonard violated salary-cap circumvention rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The penalties stem from the NBA’s review of the matter.

Why it matters: The forfeitures remove five future first-round selections from the franchise’s draft inventory. Leonard’s trade remains on hold amid settlement talks involving Steve Ballmer.

What to watch: Watch for further details on the league’s penalties and the status of Leonard’s trade.