Breaking: The NBA has ruled the Clippers circumvented the salary cap involving Kawhi Leonard, stripping the franchise of five first-round picks and fining owner Steve Ballmer $30 million, sources tell @ShamsCharania.
Ballmer, Lawrence Frank and Gillian Zucker have also been suspended. Leonard must pay $700,000 in restitution for improper benefits, but will not be suspended and his contract will not be voided.
Breaking: The Clippers are nearing a deal to send Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first-round picks, 1 pick swap and 2 second-rounders, sources tell @ShamsCharania.
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