NBA Hits Clippers with Historic Penalties Over Kawhi Leonard Probe

In an unprecedented move, the NBA has imposed severe penalties on the Los Angeles Clippers following an investigation into a sponsorship deal involving star player Kawhi Leonard. The team has been fined $30 million and stripped of five first-round draft picks. Additionally, owner Steve Ballmer has been suspended for a year. This punishment is considered one of the harshest in NBA history and could have long-term implications for the team's competitive future.