LA Clippers fined $30m by NBA over Leonard scandal
The LA Clippers are fined $30m (£22.2m) by the NBA for violating salary rules over the acquisition of star player Kawhi Leonard.
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"I accept full responsibility for my actions and regret the distraction this situation has caused the fans and my family."
— Kawhi Leonard , Athlete
"I am deeply disappointed by the Clippers' flagrant violations of the rules."
— Adam Silver , Executive
Key People
Adam Silver is the Commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Gillian Zucker is the president of business operations for the LA Clippers.
Kawhi Leonard is a two-time NBA champion who joined the LA Clippers in 2019.
Steve Ballmer is the owner of the LA Clippers.
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The LA Clippers are fined $30m (£22.2m) by the NBA for violating salary rules over the acquisition of star player Kawhi Leonard.
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