Clippers seek 2028 draft pick from Celtics amid NBA sanctions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 1:01 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Los Angeles Clippers are exploring options to persuade the Boston Celtics to return their 2028 first round draft pick. This comes after the NBA imposed strict sanctions on Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and the team's management for salary cap violations. The Clippers face a significant reduction in draft assets due to these actions, prompting discussions among executives and commentators about possible trade avenues. Boston's President of Basketball Operations, Brad Stevens, may hold the key to any potential deal.
- •Clippers aim to trade for their 2028 draft pick.
- •NBA sanctions target team owner Steve Ballmer and management.
- •Discussions involve various Clippers executives and commentators.
- •Boston's Brad Stevens could influence the potential trade.
- 1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Could the Los Angeles Clippers convince the Boston Celtics to trade their 2028 pick back?
"Is there a way for Los Angeles to convince Boston President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens to part ways with it?
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