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Steve Ballmer and Clippers Accept NBA Penalties, Rule Out Legal Action
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer confirmed the franchise will accept NBA penalties from Commissioner Adam Silver without pursuing legal action. Ballmer also apologized to fans, enabling front office leader Lawrence Frank, head coach Tyronn Lue, and the roster to refocus on basketball operations.
16 Sept 2026
4 Sept 2026
Clippers Stripped of Five First-Round Draft Picks Following Kawhi Leonard Investigation
The NBA and Commissioner Adam Silver have stripped the Los Angeles Clippers of five first-round draft picks following an investigation involving Kawhi Leonard, leaving team governor Steve Ballmer and basketball operations chief Lawrence Frank with severely limited rebuilding assets.
3 Sept 2026
NBA Penalizes Clippers and Steve Ballmer Following Kawhi Leonard Investigation
The NBA has penalized the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer following an independent investigation conducted by Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. The 35-page report confirmed violations of league rules surrounding the recruitment and signing of Kawhi Leonard.
3 Sept 2026
Clippers Hit With Massive Penalties Over Kawhi Leonard Free Agency Violations
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the league have penalized the Los Angeles Clippers by stripping five first-round draft picks and issuing a $30 million fine for salary cap circumvention regarding Kawhi Leonard. Owner Steve Ballmer, along with executives Lawrence Frank and Gillian Zucker, have received suspensions.
27 Aug 2026
Examining the NBA Investigation into Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers Nearly One Year Later
The NBA's investigation into Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers regarding the recruitment of Kawhi Leonard crosses day 357 without formal resolution. Analysts Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan examined key misconceptions surrounding the long-running probe.
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17 Oct 2026
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17 Oct 2026
Milwaukee Bucks schedule shift clears path for historic World Series opener
The NBA rescheduled the Milwaukee Bucks' home opener on Oct. 23 to 3 p.m. CT. The four-hour adjustment prevents a direct conflict with Game 1 of the World Series in Milwaukee after the Brewers swept the Dodgers.
17 Oct 2026
Aday Mara transfer challenge complicates rookie pathway to Oklahoma City Thunder
Spanish club Casademont Zaragoza has declared its intention to oppose the international transfer of rookie center Aday Mara to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The dispute centers on disputed buyout rights following Mara's collegiate career with UCLA and Michigan. The challenge threatens to delay Mara's FIBA clearance and NBA debut.
18 Oct 2026
Creamline beats Galeries as Cool Smashers Shake Off Shaky Start
Creamline recovered from an opening-set loss to defeat Galeries Tower, 27-29, 25-18, 25-19, 25-18, at the Filoil Centre. Tots Carlos scored 13 points to lead the Cool Smashers to a 2-0 record, overcoming a 21-point outburst from Erika Deloria.
18 Oct 2026
Rangers draw stalls title pursuit after defensive lapse against Dundee
Rangers missed the chance to claim top spot in the Scottish Premiership after a 2-2 draw with Dundee. Goals from Badredine Bouanani and Nico Raskin were cancelled out by Bradley Fink and Callum Jones, leaving Rangers one point behind Celtic.