Clippers face challenges ahead of training camp amid penalties and injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 9:49 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The Los Angeles Clippers are preparing for training camp as they cope with significant penalties from the NBA and player injuries. After an investigation revealed salary cap violations involving Kawhi Leonard, the team was fined $30 million and lost five first-round draft picks. Interim president Trent Redden addressed fans, acknowledging their frustrations and promising to rebuild trust. Star player Brandon Ingram will miss the start of the season due to an Achilles injury, with no clear timeline for his return. Other players, including Bradley Beal and Yanic Konan Niederhäuser, are also facing health issues and will not participate in camp.
- •NBA penalized Clippers for circumventing salary cap with Leonard deal.
- •Team lost $30 million and five first-round draft picks.
- •Brandon Ingram will not start the season due to injury.
- •Bradley Beal and Yanic Konan Niederhäuser also dealing with injuries.
- •Clippers aim to regain fan trust amid rebuilding efforts.
- 9:49 PMYahoo Sports — 'The vibes are immaculate right now': Clippers begin penalty era by playing the spin game
"The Clippers spent Monday asking their fans for patience and trust after the NBA’s unprecedented punishment for the Kawhi Leonard saga.
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