The Price of Greed: What the LA Clippers' Fiasco Means for the NBA's Integrity The National Basketball Association's (NBA) decision to fine the LA Clippers $30 million and strip them of valuable draft picks serves as a stark reminder that even in professional sports, there are consequences for cheating.
At the center of this scandal is the team's efforts to circumvent salary cap rules with regards to Kawhi Leonard's contract.
The punishments handed down by the NBA are severe but necessary responses to a pattern of misconduct.