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NBA punishment leaves Los Angeles with years of roster constraints

The NBA’s punishment of the Los Angeles Clippers includes a $30 million fine, a one-year suspension for owner Steve Ballmer and suspensions for two senior executives. Those sanctions are severe, but the most damaging basketball consequence may be the forfeiture of five first-round picks from 2029 through 2033.
NBA punishment leaves Los Angeles with years of roster constraints

The NBA’s punishment of the Los Angeles Clippers includes a $30 million fine, a one-year suspension for owner Steve Ballmer and suspensions for two senior executives. Those sanctions are severe, but the most damaging basketball consequence may be the forfeiture of five first-round picks from 2029 through 2033. Money and suspensions expire. Missing draft assets can restrict roster decisions for most of a decade.

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It was published on September 4, 2026 and last updated on October 9, 2026. The time of the story is shown in your own time zone on the page.

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