Clippers face potential roster changes following league punishment involving Kawhi Leonard
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 5:32 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
The NBA imposed significant penalties on the Los Angeles Clippers for violating salary cap rules in a case involving Kawhi Leonard. The organization must forfeit five future first-round draft picks and pay a $30 million fine, while owner Steve Ballmer faces a one-year suspension. To recover draft capital, the team may look to trade players to acquire assets. NBA reports identify three-time All-Star Darius Garland as a primary candidate for a potential move. Garland arrived in Los Angeles during the February trade involving James Harden and remains on a $197 million contract. The Clippers are currently navigating these organizational restrictions to determine their roster path for the upcoming season.
- •The NBA penalized the Clippers for salary cap circumvention related to Kawhi Leonard.
- •Punishments include losing five first-round draft picks and a $30 million fine.
- •Owner Steve Ballmer received a one-year suspension from league activities.
- •Rival teams consider Darius Garland a primary trade candidate for the Clippers.
- •Garland is currently under a $197 million contract.
- 5:32 AMYahoo Sports — Clippers Now Angry At Kawhi Leonard For Selling Them Out
- 8:41 AMYahoo Sports — Clippers may be forced to trade $197M elusive 3-time All-Star after Kawhi Leonard punishment
"The Los Angeles Clippers are still reeling from the shocking news of the league punishing them severely for breaking league rules to pay Kawhi Leonard more money off the books. However, it appears that the Clippers have turned some of that anger from all towards the NBA to more resentment towards Leonard. Reports suggest that […] The post Clippers Now Angry At Kawhi Leonard For Selling Them Out appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Los Angeles Clippers are facing a pretty big punishment for their role in giving Kawhi Leonard extra funds. As a result, they may have to get rid of one of their most exciting young stars.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 5:32 AMClippers Now Angry At Kawhi Leonard For Selling Them Out
The Los Angeles Clippers are still reeling from the shocking news of the league punishing them severely for breaking league rules to pay Kawhi Leonard more money off the books. However, it appears that the Clippers have turned some of that anger from all towards the NBA to more resentment towards Leonard. Reports suggest that […] The post Clippers Now Angry At Kawhi Leonard For Selling Them Out appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 8:41 AMClippers may be forced to trade $197M elusive 3-time All-Star after Kawhi Leonard punishment
The Los Angeles Clippers are facing a pretty big punishment for their role in giving Kawhi Leonard extra funds. As a result, they may have to get rid of one of their most exciting young stars.
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