NBA levies unprecedented penalty on Clippers, team owner Steve Ballmer - The Washington Post

The NBA has issued an unprecedented penalty against the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer for salary cap circumvention. The league is taking strict action to maintain competitive balance.
Why it matters
This sets a significant precedent for how the NBA enforces financial regulations and manages team ownership behavior.
The National Basketball Association announced on Wednesday that it has levied an unprecedented punishment on…
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