NBA suspends Clippers owner for one year; franchise disputes ruling
The NBA has suspended Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer from all league activities for one year after an investigation found he helped Kawhi Leonard secure improper off-court income. Ballmer and the team deny the findings and plan to challenge the penalty, but the league says the decision is final with no arbitration process. The suspension stems from a scheme involving a business deal tied to an endorsement agreement with environmental firm Aspiration.
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