Clippers face potential roster changes following league punishment involving Kawhi Leonard

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.

• 8:41 AMYahoo Sports — Clippers may be forced to trade $197M elusive 3-time All-Star after Kawhi Leonard punishment