The Athletic's NBA business reporter Mike Vorkunov is here to answer all of your questions.
Q&AThe NBA levied the largest punishment in league history on the LA Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer on Wednesday after a year-long investigation determined that they circumvented the league’s salary cap rules to help funnel millions to Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers will lose five first-round picks — selections in 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032 and 2033 — and are being fined $30 million, the league announced.
The Athletic’s NBA business reporter Mike Vorkunov is here to answer all of your questions.
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