Clippers will be irrelevant for years after NBA drops hammer on franchise

The NBA brought the hammer down on the Clippers for circumventing the league’s salary cap rules by “initiating off-court income opportunities” for star forward Kawhi Leonard.And the impact of the harsh penalties after the yearlong investigation will be felt for years to come. Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers in action against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Getty ImagesAmong the punishments the NBA dished ou