NBA docks Clippers 5 first-round picks, $30 million fine after Kawhi Leonard investigation

The NBA has come down hard on the LA Clippers as it finally announced the results of its investigation into the organization and its star, Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers will lose five first round picks and are being fined $30 million.
Steve Ballmer has been suspended for one year, the NBA said, “for knowingly seeking to help Mr. Leonard obtain off-court income opportunities.” The NBA said Ballmer approved a deal with Aspiration because he knew it was a precondition for the company to go into a sponsorship deal with Leonard. Leonard has been forced to pay the NBA back $700,000.