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Nicolas Batum News / Larry Brown Sports / September 21
Beloved Clippers veteran announces his retirement
Los Angeles’ favorite Frenchman is ready to call it a career. Veteran LA Clippers forward Nicolas Batum announced in a post to social media on Monday that he is retiring from basketball.
Steve Ballmer News / Hoops Wire / September 21
Jazz owner Ryan Smith supports Clippers punishment, praises Steve Ballmer
Jazz owner Ryan Smith believes the NBA was right to punish the Clippers. He also remains firmly in Steve Ballmer’s corner. Smith addressed both sides of the matter during an interview with Daniel Roberts of Front Office Sports, calling Ballmer a “stand-up individual” while acknowledging that the league’s rules had to be enforced.
Nicolas Batum News / Hoops Rumors / September 21
Nicolas Batum Announces Retirement
Longtime NBA forward Nicolas Batum has retired as a player, he announced Monday on social media (Twitter video link). The 25th overall pick in the 2008 draft, Batum has spent the past 18 years in the league, having suited up for the Trail Blazers, Hornets, Clippers (two different stints) and Sixers.
The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz
In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?
Nicolas Batum News / Field Level Media / September 21
Nicolas Batum announces basketball retirement at 37
Nicolas Batum announced his retirement on Monday following 1,205 games over 18 seasons with four NBA franchises. The 37-year-old French forward averaged 9.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists with the Portland Trail Blazers (2008-15), Charlotte Hornets (2015-20), Los Angeles Clippers (2020-23, 2024-26) and Philadelphia 76ers (2023-24).
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.
Steve Ballmer News / Hoops Wire / September 21
Clippers name John Gibson interim governor, CEO after Steve Ballmer suspension
The Clippers have selected Los Angeles attorney John Gibson to lead the organization during Steve Ballmer’s one-year suspension. The NBA approved Gibson as the team’s interim governor and CEO after Ballmer nominated him for the positions, ESPN reported.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Rumors / September 21
John Gibson Named Clippers’ Interim Governor, CEO
The NBA has approved Los Angeles-based lawyer John Gibson as the Clippers’ interim governor and CEO after he was nominated by Steve Ballmer, a source tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / September 21
The One Thing the Clippers Need Most from Each Starter
The Los Angeles Clippers will have a lot of new faces in the 2026-27 season. The Kawhi Leonard era has come to an end, so the new-look Clippers enter a new phase.
Kawhi Leonard News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / September 21
Did the Clippers Trade Kawhi Leonard Too Late?
The Kawhi Leonard era is finally over in Los Angeles. After the cap circumvention investigation that lasted for the last year came to an end a few weeks ago, the trade that sent Leonard to Toronto was finalized.
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.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / September 20
3 Clippers Whose NBA Futures Are On the Line This Season
It's time for Clippers fans to focus on the present and the future of the team. The Kawhi Leonard saga and the investigation are behind us. As frustrating as that process was, it's better to leave it behind and shift our attention to the 2026-27 Clippers.
Tyronn Lue News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / September 20
Assessing Ty Lue's Future With the Post-Kawhi Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are entering a new era. After seven years of playoff contention in the Kawhi Leonard era, the Clippers will begin the 2026-27 season without serious postseason aspirations.
Bennedict Mathurin News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / September 19
Clippers May Regret Not Keeping Bennedict Mathurin After Cap Circumvention Punishment
After the NBA brought down the hammer on the Los Angeles Clippers as a result of the cap circumvention investigation, some of the team's offseason decisions have to be scrutinized.
Bill Simmons News / Fadeaway World / September 17
Bill Simmons Proposes Desperate Clippers Trade To Bring De’Aaron Fox To Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Clippers have suffered greatly for their role in the cap circumvention scheme involving Kawhi Leonard. After being stripped of five first-round picks and $30 million, they’ve essentially been set back by a decade, and there’s no easy road to recovery.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 17
Analyst pitches blockbuster De'Aaron Fox trade the Spurs should fully ignore
The San Antonio Spurs arguably have the brightest future in the NBA, but they could have won the championship last season. Instead, they faltered in all of their losses in the Finals to the Knicks.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / September 17
Clippers' Future Isn't As Bleak As Advertised Despite the Kawhi Leonard Punishment
Being pessimistic about the future of the Los Angeles Clippers is certainly understandable. The franchise has hit rock bottom after the league dealt the most severe punishment imaginable as a result of the cap circumvention investigation.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 17
Stephen Curry Supports NBA’s Decision To Punish Steve Ballmer And Clippers
Stephen Curry has weighed in on the NBA’s historic punishment of Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers, and the Golden State Warriors superstar thinks Commissioner Adam Silver ultimately made the right decision.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 17
Stephen Curry shares thoughts on Clippers saga and punishment
The Clippers were severely punished for circumventing the salary cap. Curry shared his thoughts on the situation.
Bradley Beal News / Stadium Rant / September 17
Did The Clippers Lie To Chris Paul? Bradley Beal’s No. 3 Sparks A Controversial Twist
Did the Clippers lie to Chris Paul? Bradley Beal reclaiming No. 3 raises serious questions about what the organization told its longtime point guard. Less than a year after Paul’s abrupt departure, the Los Angeles Clippers are allowing Beal to wear the number Paul used to define the “CP3” era in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Stadium Rant / September 17
DOJ Clippers Investigation: NBA Salary-Cap Scandal Is No Longer Just A League Matter
The DOJ Clippers investigation has pushed the Los Angeles Clippers’ salary-cap controversy into federal territory. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York is reportedly handling the criminal inquiry.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Fadeaway World / September 16
Los Angeles Clippers Have Playoff Aspirations As They Move Forward From NBA Penalties
As the 2026-27 NBA season approaches, the Los Angeles Clippers are still in the early stages of recovery from the brutal penalties that resulted from the cap-circumvention scandal.
Darius Garland News / Athlon Sports / September 16
Mock Trade Sends Clippers' Darius Garland to Kings for $215 Million Guard
It has been an interesting offseason thus far for the Los Angeles Clippers as they have made multiple changes to their roster while also being the subject of an NBA investigation.
Kawhi Leonard News / Yardbarker / September 14
Kawhi Leonard trade from Clippers to Raptors is finally happening
After lots of talk about the Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors working out a deal to move star player Kawhi Leonard back to the Canadian team, a deal is done, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / September 14
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer expresses 'sincere regrets' in surprising statement
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has found himself and his franchise in a very tough spot heading into the 2026-27 NBA season. He was personally fined $30 million and suspended for a year following the league's investigation into alleged cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard.
Kawhi Leonard News / Yardbarker / September 10
Justice Department reportedly opened 'criminal investigation' on Clippers over Kawhi Leonard situation
The New York Times reported that federal prosecutors are opening a criminal investigation into the Clippers over the alleged salary-cap circumvention practices.
Chris Paul News / Yardbarker / September 10
Clippers make questionable decision amid promise to Chris Paul
The Los Angeles Clippers certainly do not have the most sterling of reputations at the moment, and their latest decision won't help matters.
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