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Clippers Hit Hard by NBA Penalty | Dallas Mavericks News
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- Sep 3, 2026
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- 99
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Summary
The NBA just dropped a blockbuster penalty on the Clippers: Steve Ballmer gets a one-year ban, the team forfeits five draft picks, and faces a $50 million fine—plus Kawhi Leonard pays $700K. It all stems from salary cap violations tied to a now-bankrupt deal involving Aspiration Fund Adviser, whose co-founder got 14 years in prison for fraud. Mark Cuban, who once defended Ballmer, now backs journalist Pablo Torre’s reporting—and even agreed to appear on his podcast. The league’s move sends a loud message: rules are non-negotiable, especially when it comes to the salary cap. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/48db982f96782ce9