LA Clippers address fans at Media Day after Kawhi Leonard scandal

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

LA Clippers address fans at Media Day after Kawhi Leonard scandal
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The LA Clippers held Media Day on September 28, 2026, expressing commitment to their fan base following disciplinary actions related to the Kawhi Leonard salary cap circumvention. NBA penalties include a loss of five future first-round draft picks and suspensions for owner Steve Ballmer and President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank. General manager Trent Redden has been elevated to interim President, while Mark Hughes assumes the role of interim general manager. Redden emphasized the team's dedication to rebuilding trust with fans as they prepare for the upcoming season, with training camp set to begin in Hawaii. The Clippers are scheduled to face the Golden State Warriors on October 4.

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  • •The Clippers lost five future first-round draft picks due to penalties.
  • •Steve Ballmer and Lawrence Frank received suspensions from the NBA.
  • •Trent Redden and Mark Hughes have been promoted to interim leadership roles.
  • •Training camp for the Clippers starts in Hawaii.
  • •The Clippers play the Golden State Warriors on October 4.
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  • 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — Clippers news: LA sends strong message to fans at Media Day after Kawhi Leonard scandal
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LOS ANGELES — The LA Clippers officially kicked off their season on Monday with Media Day at Intuit Dome. It was the first step in what will be a long journey back after the NBA handed down one of the harshest punishments in sports for their role in the Kawhi Leonard salary cap circumvention scandal. In addition to the loss of five future first […] The post Clippers news: LA sends strong message to fans at Media Day after Kawhi Leonard scandal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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