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Kawhi Leonard News / HITC / September 8
How Pablo Torre’s LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard investigation has plunged ESPN into a ‘disaster’
Given how ESPN handled their reporting on the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard story, Pablo Torre’s independent work has put a negative spotlight on the sports giant.
Los Angeles Clippers News / EssentiallySports / September 8
ESPN Faces Layoffs and Internal Turmoil Amid Controversial Clippers Report
ESPN is entering September with more than the usual pressure that comes with being the biggest name in sports media. The network has spent the summer dealing with layoffs and editorial restructuring, but a disputed report surrounding the LA Clippers has now created another problem inside the company.
The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 7
Clippers, Raptors trade for Kawhi Leonard faces a bizarre problem
They'll have to get creative.
Los Angeles Clippers News / EssentiallySports / September 8
Steve Ballmer’s One Move May Save Clippers Amid Surprise Jalen Duren Opportunity, Per Insider
In 2000, when David Stern stripped the Minnesota Timberwolves of five first-round picks for cap circumvention, the franchise had no answer. Minnesota’s front office was thin, under-resourced, and spent the next decade cycling through executives who couldn’t overcome the deficit.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 7
Significant Transactions That Have Yet To Be Finalized
The Clippers agreed to trade Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors on June 30, but that blockbuster deal has been on hold until the NBA competed its investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Leonard through a series of “no-show” endorsement deals.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / September 7
Trading for Myles Turner Still Makes Sense for Clippers in Post-Kawhi Leonard Era
It's time for the Los Angeles Clippers to focus on the on-court product in the 2026-27 season. Things will undoubtedly be more challenging now that the league has dealt a very harsh punishment to the organization, but the Clippers have no choice but to focus on the task at hand.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Fadeaway World / September 7
Draymond Green Questions Why NBA Has A Salary Cap: 'Why Are Guys Being Prevented From Making Money?'
Draymond Green has definitely built a reputation for being one of the NBA’s strongest advocates for players, and he is once again defending one of his peers in the Kawhi Leonard–Los Angeles Clippers salary cap circumvention scandal.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Max Strus News / HITC / September 7
$16m Clippers player admits how he’s having a successful NBA career despite ‘not having a bag’
Los Angeles Clippers forward Max Strus has admitted to not having ‘a bag’ in an interview about his NBA career. Players are often judged on their ability to entertain fans with their skills, but the reality of professional basketball can be very different.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Fadeaway World / September 7
NBA Insiders Reveal How Clippers ‘Lied’ To The Media And Attacked Anyone Who Questioned Them
The Los Angeles Clippers‘ salary cap circumvention scandal has already destroyed the franchise on the court, in the league office, and its reputation. But several prominent NBA insiders are now speaking about how ugly things were behind the scenes when reporters tried to ask questions.
Kawhi Leonard News / EssentiallySports / September 7
Michael Jordan’s Alleged Salary Cap Circumvention Ties Resurface After NBA’s Ruling on Kawhi Leonard, Clippers
The NBA just handed the Los Angeles Clippers one of the harshest punishments in league history. The investigation ruled that the franchise violated salary-cap rules through a series of improper endorsement arrangements involving Kawhi Leonard.
Los Angeles Clippers News / EssentiallySports / September 7
'Adam Silver Was Afraid': Kawhi Leonard Escaped Hefty Fine Due to NBA’s Fierce Labor Union, Claims Analyst
Kawhi Leonard walked away from the NBA’s investigation into the LA Clippers’ salary cap circumvention with a $700,000 fine, while the Clippers absorbed a $30 million penalty and lost five future first-round picks.
Max Strus News / Fadeaway World / September 7
Clippers’ Max Strus Reveals He Had To Sacrifice His Individual ‘Bag’ To Make It In The NBA
Max Strus, the NBA sharpshooter who joined the Clippers as part of a five-team trade earlier this summer, recently sat down with Jared Brownridge for an interview where he dove into his own career.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Wire / September 6
Sixers keep valuable Clippers pick swap despite NBA punishment
The Clippers are losing five first-round picks as part of their historic punishment from the NBA. One pick they aren’t losing could become particularly interesting to the 76ers.
Max Strus News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / September 6
New Clipper Max Strus' Basketball Mindset Explains His Improbable NBA Success
Even though the fallout from the Kawhi Leonard investigation is still dominating all things LA Clippers, the NBA season is right around the corner. With less than a month and a half left before the start of the season, the Clippers have to focus on the 2026-27 campaign.
Kawhi Leonard News / NBA Analysis Network / September 6
Winners and losers from NBA’s historic Clippers punishment over Kawhi Leonard salary cap scandal
The Los Angeles Clippers have received one of the biggest punishments in sports history for salary cap circumvention. They broke the NBA’s strict rules when signing Kawhi Leonard to a four-year, $176 million extension in 2021.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 6
Report: Clippers could trade away 1 All-Star
The NBA’s hammer could result in further drastic consequences for the LA Clippers. The LA Clippers could potentially place guard Darius Garland “firmly” on the trade block, Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports reports this weekend.
Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 6
Did you know Clippers’ Lawrence Frank was accused of recording infamous Bobby Knight rant? Allegations go viral after Kawhi Leonard punishment
The Los Angeles Clippers have been the talk of basketball, and maybe even the world of sports, over the past week as they were punished for salary cap circumvention that involved Kawhi Leonard.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Wire / September 6
Darius Garland, Max Strus could give battered Clippers something to build around
The Clippers have had better weeks. But eventually they will have to get back to playing basketball, and when they do, a couple of familiar faces to Cavaliers fans could have significant roles.
Chris Paul News / Yardbarker / September 5
Chris Paul finally rips 'disrespectful' Clippers
The future Hall of Famer finally broke the silence on his exit.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / September 6
Five big-picture ramifications from Clippers punishment
So much for Adam Silver going soft on his wealthiest and most influential owner.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 5
J. Cole’s Clippers shoutout during his Intuit Dome concert did not go as planned
There appears to be minimal overlap between J. Cole fans and supporters of the Los Angeles Clippers. The Grammy Award winner was performing Friday as part of his ongoing “Fall-Off” world tour at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / September 4
Chris Paul inadvertently delivered a lethal blow to Clippers future plans
The Los Angeles Clippers are, without a doubt, a sizzling hot mess right now. Following the conclusion of the Kawhi Leonard controversy, they are staring at a pretty bleak present and future as a team.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 4
Stephen A. Smith roasts Ben Simmons after former No. 1 pick agrees to deal with Kings
Simmons is officially back in the NBA after agreeing to a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / September 3
Honesty is the best policy: Deception seemingly led to bigger Clippers penalties
There's little doubt that the Los Angeles Clippers broke NBA rules by helping Kawhi Leonard land lucrative secret endorsement deals. There's also little doubt that their dishonesty led to bigger penalties.
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