LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer apologizes over team sanctions
Ballmer said that the team is complying with the penalties, has paid the fines, and is "moving forward."
TL;DR
- Steve Ballmer, owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, has apologized for NBA sanctions against the team.
- The sanctions include a $30 million fine and the forfeiture of five first-round draft picks.
- The penalties are related to salary cap circumvention rules involving Kawhi Leonard and four companies.
- Ballmer stated the team is complying with the penalties and has paid the fines.
- He apologized to fans, employees, and fellow NBA owners for the "distraction and distress."
- Ballmer acknowledged disagreements with the league's findings but emphasized the need to move forward.
- The Clippers had previously rejected the NBA's findings, calling the investigation biased.
- Kawhi Leonard denied any knowledge of intent to circumvent the salary cap.