NBA penalizes Clippers over Kawhi Leonard and Dante Moore leads quarterback rankings
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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

The NBA penalized the Los Angeles Clippers over cap circumvention in the Kawhi Leonard signing, issuing a one-year suspension to owner Steve Ballmer, a $30 million fine, and the forfeiture of five first-round draft picks. The organization has stated its intent to contest the sanctions. In other sports updates, the Las Vegas Raiders named Kirk Cousins as their starting quarterback for Week 1 over rookie Fernando Mendoza. Tiger Woods accepted a plea deal regarding a March DUI charge that will result in a suspended driver's license but no jail time. Meanwhile, the Georgia attorney general requested that the SEC investigate LSU regarding the use of former NFL players. Finally, Oregon signal-caller Dante Moore claimed the top spot in the latest college football quarterback power rankings heading into the season.
- •The NBA fined the Clippers $30 million and revoked five first-round picks.
- •Steve Ballmer received a one-year suspension from the league.
- •Kirk Cousins will start for the Raiders in Week 1 over Fernando Mendoza.
- •Dante Moore ranked as the top college football quarterback in current projections.
- •Tiger Woods faces a five-year license suspension following a plea deal.
- 1:11 PMCBS NBA — NBA hammers Clippers over Kawhi Leonard scandal; Dante Moore No. 1 in CFB QB rankings
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