What happened: The league found violations tied to off-court business arrangements involving Kawhi Leonard. Steve Ballmer received a one-year suspension, while Lawrence Frank was suspended for six months.
Why it matters: The sanctions center on whether introductions and business arrangements were contingent on Leonard’s endorsement contracts. The case carries major roster-building consequences after the loss of draft capital.
By the numbers: The forfeitures
What to watch: Attention shifts to the status of Leonard’s expected Toronto trade and any further league action.