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Cooper Flagg-- - 2 (2)
Dylan Harper-- - 3 (3)
VJ Edgecombe-- - 4 (4)
Kon Knueppel-- - 5 (5)
Ace Bailey-- - 6 (6)
Tre Johnson-- - 7 (7)
Jeremiah Fears-- - 8 (8)
Egor Demin-- - 9 (9)
Collin Murray-Boyles-- - 10 (10)
Khaman MaluachTraded to PHX - 11 (11)
Cedric CowardTraded to MEM - 12 (12)
Noa Essengue-- - 13 (13)
Derik QueenTraded to NO - 14 (14)Carter Bryantfrom ATL
- 15 (15)
Thomas Sorberfrom MIA via LAC - 16 (16)
Yang HansenTraded to POR - 17 (17)
Joan Beringerfrom DET via NY - 18 (18)Walter Clayton Jr.Traded to UTAH
- 19 (19)Nolan Traoréfrom MIL via NY
- 20 (20)
Kasparas Jakucionisfrom GS - 21 (21)Will RileyTraded to WSH
- 22 (22)Drake PowellTraded to BKN
- 23 (23)Asa NewellTraded to ATL
- 24 (24)Nique CliffordTraded to SAC
- 25 (25)
Jase Richardsonfrom DEN - 26 (26)Ben Saraffrom NY
- 27 (27)Danny Wolffrom HOU
- 28 (28)
Hugo González-- - 29 (29)
Liam McNeeleyTraded to CHA - 30 (30)
Yanic Konan Niederhauserfrom OKC
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2026 NBA buzz: Latest free agency and trade updates
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on Kawhi Leonard and the NBA's investigation into the Clippers.
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NBA punishes Clippers after Kawhi investigation: Top questions
A $30M fine. Five first-round picks taken away. Steve Ballmer suspended for a year. ESPN's NBA insiders break down the harshest punishment in league history.
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Shelburne: 'Extremely severe punishments' on Steve Ballmer, Clippers
Shelburne: 'Extremely severe punishments' on Steve Ballmer, Clippers
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Shams details punishments for LA Clippers after Kawhi probe
Shams Charania details punishments for LA Clippers after Kawhi probe
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NBA announces punishments for LA Clippers after Kawhi probe
As a result of the investigation into the Kawhi Leonard signing, the NBA docked the Clippers five first-round picks, fined them $30 million and suspended owner Steve Ballmer for a year. The Clippers plan to challenge the findings "through every avenue."
