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• Clippers accept NBA penalties; Ballmer apologizes and says fine has been paid

  NBA.com reports owner Steve Ballmer and the Clippers reversed their prior stance and accepted the league’s punishment, with Ballmer issuing an apology and the team paying the $30 million fine. Ballmer said the organization will comply with the penalties and move forward rather than continue to contest the findings.

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• Trade confirmed: Clippers receive Ingram, Gradey Dick and multiple picks

  Multiple outlets (Reuters and Sportsnet) report the Clippers received Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first‑round picks (2031, 2033), a 2027 first‑round pick swap and two second‑round picks from Toronto as part of the Leonard trade. Those incoming assets partly offset the draft capital lost under the league’s sanctions.

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• League penalties detailed after investigation into Clippers and Leonard

  Reports note the independent probe found a pattern of misconduct and the NBA imposed sweeping penalties: forfeiture of five future first‑round picks, a $30 million team fine, a one‑year suspension for Ballmer and other suspensions for senior Clippers executives; Kawhi Leonard was fined $700,000 but not suspended.

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