Kawhi Leonard Fined $700K, Takes Responsibility in Clippers Cap Scandal

Kawhi Leonard was fined $700,000 in restitution for his role in the Los Angeles Clippers' salary cap circumvention scandal. Leonard accepted full responsibility for lapses in judgment within his inner circle while maintaining he acted in good faith without intent to break rules. The NBA also stripped five first-round picks, fined owner Steve Ballmer $30 million, and issued him a one-year ban. Both federal prosecutors and the SEC have launched inquiries into the organization and related deals.