Last week, the NBA Commissioner, Adam Silver, said he had “very broad powers.” In situations like the LA Clippers’ case, Article XIII of the league could trouble Kawhi Leonard and Steve Ballmer. Cap circumvention is a heinous offense in the world of basketball, where every team is fighting through aprons and financial caps. And while Silver didn’t explicitly mention fines, draft picks, and suspensions, it seems like these are on their way.

Meanwhile, Article XIII lays out the penalties for circumvention, and a few could spell trouble. However, Silver has a menu set out before him:

Fine the Clippers up to $7.5 million

Fine Leonard up to $350,000

Forfeit Clippers draft picks

Suspend Ballmer or other Clipper personnel up to a year and fine them up to $1 million each

Void Leonard’s con

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