What happened: The NBA fined the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million and Kawhi Leonard $700,000 after finding salary-cap circumvention violations. The ruling followed a nearly yearlong outside investigation.
Why it matters: The 2019 acquisition never delivered the franchise’s first NBA Finals appearance. The penalties will constrain roster building well into the next decade.
By the numbers: Leonard earned $293 million in salary during seven Clippers seasons and appeared in 17 playoff wins. The draft forfeitures
What to watch: The league may consider further action as outside investigators continue receiving information.