'biggest Punishment In Nba History'? Experts Reacts To Clippers' Kawhi Penalties
Editor's note: Follow along for live updates on the NBA punishments handed out to Kawhi Leonard and the L.A. Clippers.
The long NBA investigation into Kawhi Leonard the Los Angeles Clippers came to a conclusion Wednesday when the league issued punishments to the team, several of its executives and the star who was since traded to the Toronto Raptors.
Among the long list of punishments, the Clippers will be fined $30 million. They will also lose a substantial access to future talent, giving up five first-round picks in the 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032 and 2033 NBA drafts.
For Leonard, the NBA states that the star player has been fined $700,000. No mention of suspension was included in the press release.
The world reacted accordingly as to what it means for the Clippers, Leonard and the future of the organization.
Reactions to NBA fines, Kawhi Leonard and LA Clippers
Pretty sure this is the biggest punishment in NBA history. The Clippers finally have a banner they can hang! Just classic. https://t.co/W8lhRFCq1N
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) September 2, 2026
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