NBA penalizes Clippers, James Leonard over salary cap

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The NBA penalized the Los Angeles Clippers for an alleged violation of salary cap rules. The team must forfeit five future first-round draft picks, and Leonard is required to pay the league $700,000.

WHO: NBA; Los Angeles Clippers; Leonard

WHAT: The NBA imposed penalties on the Clippers and Leonard for an alleged salary cap rules violation, including draft-pick forfeiture and a $700,000 payment.

WHEN: Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 4:47 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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