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Clippers Face Severe NBA Punishment

Updated 2026-09-03 00:40 UTC 1 source Negative

The NBA imposed a $30 million fine and revoked five first-round picks on the Los Angeles Clippers. Owner Steve Ballmer was also suspended for a year, marking one of the harshest punishments in league history.

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Suspensions, picks revoked and a $30 million fine: Making sense of the NBA's staggering Clippers punishment

A $30M fine. Five first-round picks taken away. Steve Ballmer suspended for a year. ESPN's NBA insiders break down the harshest punishment in league history.

2026-09-03 01:29 UTC