Thursday, September 3, 2026

NBA Clears Kawhi, Clippers Fined $30M

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The NBA has announced its decision not to suspend Kawhi Leonard or invalidate his contract following an investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers for salary-cap circumvention. This development paves the way for Leonard’s potential return to the Toronto Raptors. As part of the investigation outcome, the Clippers received a $30 million fine, Leonard was mandated to pay $700,000 in restitution, and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer faced a one-year suspension. Additionally, the league imposed a penalty on the Clippers by revoking five first-round draft picks. Stay tuned for more updates.

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