NBA Hammers Clippers Over Kawhi Leonard Scandal; Dante Moore No. 1 in CFB QB rankings

Core answer: NBA has imposed the most severe penalty in history on the Los Angeles Clippers for cap circumvention related to Kawhi Leonard, including a $30M fine, owner suspension, and five first-round picks forfeiture. It forces a multi-year rebuild without draft capital and closes the contention window. Key facts: - Fine: $30 million - Owner suspension: Steve Ballmer for one year - Picks: Five first-round picks forfeited for five years - Impact: Loses ability to draft young talent for 5 years - Leonard departure: Implied, best-case result for Leonard Source attribution: NBA official announcements (recent). Related Q&A: What is the impact on Clippers? - They face a multi-year rebuild without draft capital. How does this affect the Western Conference? - Potentially opens playoff spots for other teams.