Clippers owner accepts NBA penalties over Leonard salary cap violations
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What happened
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer said Sunday he will comply with the NBA's punishment even though he disagrees with aspects of the league's probe into major salary cap violations involving star Kawhi Leonard.The Clippers initially said they planned to fight the punishments, but in a major U-turn Ballmer issued a statement apologizing and accepting responsibility "for the distraction and distress this matter…
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