Clippers Draft Pick Sanctions Were Modeled By NBA On Wolves' Precedent

Clippers’ historic punishment a ‘setback,’ not ‘permanent damage,’ commissioner says

NEW YORK — As the NBA’s owners and high-ranking executives met here this week for the league’s latest Board of Governors meeting, the LA Clippers were missing. Steve Ballmer, the team’s owner, just began his one-year ban that was set down by the league this month. The Clippers’ president of business operations, Gillian Zucker, is suspended, too. That left the franchise without a presence for the past two days during the NBA’s regularly scheduled…

Clippers Draft Pick Sanctions Were Modeled By NBA On Wolves' Precedent

Adam Silver said the NBA examined past precedent before stripping the Los Angeles Clippers of five first-round draft picks for violating salary cap rules, calling the decision painful given its effect on the franchise's supporters. Silver made the comments Tuesday following a two-day board of governors meeting. Silver cited the Minnesota Timberwolves' prior forfeiture of five picks for cap circumvention as the guiding example for the Clippers' p…

Clippers Owner Ballmer Accepts $30 Million Fine Amid NBA Sanctions

Quick Summary: Clippers Owner Ballmer Accepts $30 Million Fine Amid NBA Sanctions The NBA stripped the Clippers of five first-round draft picks — a major penalty for cap circumvention. Steve Ballmer, Clippers owner, decided not to challenge the $30 million fine — signaling compliance with the NBA’s decision. Adam Silver defended the punishment, citing the […]