Steve Ballmer, owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, accepted the NBA's penalties for salary cap violations. The league fined the team $30 million and took away five first-round draft picks. Ballmer expressed regret for the distress caused and committed to rebuilding trust with fans and the community.
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