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Clippers Were 'Terrified' Of Losing Kawhi Leonard After Ditching Spurs

The Clippers’ handling of Kawhi Leonard was anything but casual. According to a report from Baxter Holmes, the team enforced a strict protocol for how staff could speak publicly about their star forward, with one insider explaining just how much fear surrounded the situation.

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New evidence casts doubt on when Clippers cut ties with fraudulent company

The Los Angeles Clippers said they had cut ties with jersey sponsor Aspiration during the 2022-23 season. New reports about their owner's investments with the company cast doubt on that timeline.

Voiding star's contract would reward, not punish, Clippers

Clippers' concessions to superstar may have cost Raptors a dynasty

How NBA's investigation of Clippers impacts Thunder

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Los Angeles Clippers News / Last Word On Sports / September 18

Clippers Too Big to Punish? NBA Shields LAC in Kawhi Scandal

In 2026, Inglewood, California, will host the All-Star Game for the third time. The previous two times the All-Star Game was in Inglewood, the Lakers played at The Forum.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / September 18

What To Know From Pablo Torre's Latest Episode On The Clippers' Allegations?

Coming off an impressive 50-win season, where many expected the Los Angeles Clippers to be a lottery team, they decided to build upon their current core and form themselves into legit title contenders in the Western Conference.

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The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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Los Angeles Clippers News / Field Level Media / September 18

Clippers: Owner Steve Ballmer 'duped' by fraudulent company Aspiration

The Los Angeles Clippers claim owner Steve Ballmer was "duped" into making investments with the now-bankrupt company at the center of an investigation into alleged salary cap circumvention.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Kawhi Leonard News / Hoops Wire / September 18

NBA not likely to wrap Kawhi Leonard investigation until after All-Star Game, hosted by Clippers

The NBA isn’t expected to reach a resolution on the Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention case until after the 2026 All-Star Game — an event, fittingly enough, hosted by the Clippers.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 18

Mark Cuban springs to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer’s defense again with long retort to Pablo Torre

In response to Pablo Torre’s latest update on Kawhi Leonard’s shady dealings with Aspirations, Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban sprang to Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer’s defense on social media.

Steve Ballmer News / Last Word On Sports / September 18

Follow the Money: Ballmer, Kawhi, and Aspiration’s $118M Puzzle

The NBA cannot continue to ignore the Clippers’ situation, especially as new documents emerge. After the last board of governors meeting, NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed that there will be an independent investigation into the matter.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA Analysis Network / September 18

Patrick Beverley names the ‘incredible’ ex-LA Clippers player who should make the Hall of Fame, ‘Everybody knows that’

Patrick Beverley spent four seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers. Beverley averaged 8.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 177 games for the Clippers in his career.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Wire / September 18

Pablo Torre: Clippers bailed out Aspiration before Kawhi Leonard payday

Pablo Torre continues to find out. More specifically, the deep-diving reporter revealed additional documents regarding Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, star forward Kawhi Leonard, and the dealings with the bankrupt company Aspiration.

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Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Wire / September 18

Report: Clippers living in fear of upsetting Kawhi Leonard since 2019

The Clippers landed Kawhi Leonard in 2019, and at the time it felt like a franchise-altering win. But as ESPN’s Baxter Holmes details, the relationship has been a rocky one — filled with injuries, lawsuits, investigations and a whole lot of organizational anxiety.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Last Word On Sports / September 18

Clippers Risk Losing Record Streak Due to Kawhi Drama

Believe it or not, but the Los Angeles Clippers have been the most consistent team in the NBA for the past several years. Right now, the Clippers hold the record for the most consecutive winning seasons in the league with 14.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 17