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NBA fines Kawhi Leonard $700,000 but does not suspend him

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 4:25 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

NBA fines Kawhi Leonard $700,000 but does not suspend him
Summary

The NBA concluded its investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers' salary cap practices, imposing sanctions on the team and owner Steve Ballmer, who was fined $30 million and suspended for a year. Kawhi Leonard received a $700,000 fine but will not face suspension or a contract voidance due to insufficient evidence against him. Former Clippers player Danilo Gallinari questioned the leniency of Leonard's punishment, suggesting a substantial charitable donation as appropriate for his role. Leonard is set to begin the 2026-27 NBA season with the Toronto Raptors after a previously stalled trade was finalized.

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What We Know
  • •Clippers docked five future first-round picks for salary cap violations.
  • •Steve Ballmer fined $30 million and suspended from team activities for a year.
  • •Kawhi Leonard fined $700,000 but remains eligible to play.
  • •Leonard's offseason trade to Raptors finalized after NBA's decision.
  • •Regular season opener against Chicago Bulls set for October 21.
Latest Updates
  • 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — NBA reportedly lacked sufficient evidence to suspend Kawhi Leonard for role in Clippers' investigation
What they're saying
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The NBA reportedly did not have enough evidence to challenge the NBPA.

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