The NBA has deemed some actions taken by the Los Angeles Clippers in their free agency pitch to DeAndre Jordan violated league rules, and as such, have handed down a $250,000 fine.
The league said Tuesday that the Clippers had made a presentation to the then-free agent on July 2 that improperly included a potential third-party endorsement opportunity. League rules prohibit teams from arranging for others to provide compensation for a player unless it is included in a contract or is otherwise permitted by the collective bargaining agreement.
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