What happened: The NBA also suspended Steve Ballmer, Gillian Zucker and Lawrence Frank, ordered Kawhi Leonard to pay $700,000 and barred Dennis Robertson from representing people before league teams. The penalties follow findings that the organization violated salary-cap circumvention rules.

Why it matters: The forfeitures A five-year compliance program places the organization under continued league oversight.

By the numbers: Ballmer and Zucker received one-year suspensions, while Frank received six months without pay. The executive suspensions total 30 months.

What to watch: The penalties are final and binding. The NBA may consider further action if investigators receive additional information.

Sources

  • espn.com