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NBA News / EssentiallySports / September 6
'Have Reason to Sweat': Ex-Champion Team Put on Notice After NBA’s Severe Punishment to Clippers
David Stern bringing the hammer down on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the late ’90s didn’t become the example Adam Silver might be making the LA Clippers. The Milwaukee Bucks, champions of the 2021 NBA season, rebuilding without Giannis Antetokounmpo, and under a new head coach, suddenly find themselves staring down an uncertain future.
Kawhi Leonard News / EssentiallySports / September 6
Kawhi Leonard Awaits 'Juicy' Reward After NBA Brings the Hammer Down on Clippers
The NBA just dropped the hammer on the LA Clippers, but Kawhi Leonard may be walking away from the fallout with something far more valuable than a clean slate.
Steve Ballmer News / Stadium Rant / September 5
Steve Ballmer’s 1-Year Suspension Proves The NBA Finally Has Teeth
Steve Ballmer’s suspension is the clearest sign yet that the NBA is willing to punish even its most powerful owners. On Sept. 2, the league suspended the Clippers owner for one year after an independent investigation found multiple salary-cap circumvention violations involving Kawhi Leonard.
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?
Darius Garland News / Fadeaway World / September 5
Darius Garland’s Future In Doubt As Clippers Look To Recoup Draft Picks
The Los Angeles Clippers are in a state of panic right now, following the NBA’s ruling in the cap-circumvention scandal. With the franchise forced to give up five first-round picks (along with $30 million), the Clippers have been set back by a decade, with many experts labeling the penalties as a “death sentence” for team-building.
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.
Los Angeles Clippers News / AirJordanChronicles / September 5
Chris Paul calls Clippers’ treatment 'one of the most disrespectful' moments
Chris Paul’s final season with the Los Angeles Clippers was expected to be a special return for one of the best players in team history. Instead, it ended
Los Angeles Clippers News / EssentiallySports / September 5
'You’re Vehemently Cheating': Kenny Smith Sounds Off on Steve Ballmer & Clippers After Charles Barkley’s Remark
A $30 million fine, five stripped first-round picks, and a one-year suspension. Those figures now become the penalties for the Los Angeles Clippers, with two iconic NBA players offering their thoughts on whether it was appropriate for the crime.
Los Angeles Clippers News / AirJordanChronicles / September 5
Stephen A. Smith delivers brutal take on Ben Simmons’ NBA return
Ben Simmons is back in the NBA, but ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith has strongly criticized his return. The former All-Star has joined the Sacramento Kings on a one-year deal worth around $3.5 million. On ESPN’s First Take, Smith spoke about Simmons’ career and his fall from being one of the NBA’s most talented young players.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / September 5
Chris Paul finally rips 'disrespectful' Clippers
The future Hall of Famer finally broke the silence on his exit.
Steve Ballmer News / AirJordanChronicles / September 5
Draymond Green pushes back on $30M Steve Ballmer fine criticism
Draymond Green has responded to criticism of the NBA’s $30 million fine for LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. Some people felt the fine was too small because Ballmer is extremely rich.
Ben Simmons News / Lindy's Sports / September 5
Kings sign Ben Simmons as former top draft pick returns to NBA
Ben Simmons turned 30 on July 20, which in the NBA is a relatively quiet time since most of the major offseason moves are completed and the summer leagues are concluded.
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.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / September 5
Charles Barkley Admits Taking 'Under-the-Table' Deal for Scottie Pippen After Kawhi Leonard, Clippers Drama
In the wake of the NBA’s historic sanctions against the Los Angeles Clippers for salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, it was finally Charles Barkley’s turn to speak out.
Kawhi Leonard News / HITC / September 5
‘Cap’ – Former LA Lakers star says Kawhi Leonard had to know about salary cap circumvention
Reports have suggested that Kawhi Leonard had no knowledge of the salary cap circumvention the Los Angeles Clippers engaged in to pay him. One former NBA star isn’t buying it.
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 / Fadeaway World / September 5
Draymond Green Criticizes NBA Salary Cap Amid Clippers, Kawhi Leonard Circumvention Scandal
Shortly after the league announced the punishment for the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard for their salary cap circumvention controversy, the common media narrative was that while the Clippers got the short end of the stick, Kawhi Leonard got off relatively unscathed for a scheme in which he benefited most.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 5
Chris Paul has sobering take on his ‘disrespectful’ Clippers exit
Chris Paul has opened up about the bleak truth he learned following his unceremonious exit from the Los Angeles Clippers organization. Paul signed with the Clippers for the 2025-26 season in what was supposed to be the swan song of his 21-year NBA career.
Kawhi Leonard News / Fadeaway World / September 5
The Real Reason Why Kawhi Leonard Got Off Easy In Cap Circumvention Scandal
In what many are calling the worst punishment in NBA history, the Clippers must forfeit five first-round picks and $30 million for their blatant violation of salary cap rules.
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.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / September 4
Clippers reporter poses hilarious Kawhi Leonard question
The Clippers are now without Leonard and five years of first-round picks. That will leave plenty of fans furious over his tenure that never even involved a trip to the NBA Finals.
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.
Kawhi Leonard News / Yardbarker / September 3
NBA world shocked over reported Kawhi Leonard punishment
A year-long investigation found that the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer skirted the NBA's salary-cap rules to pay Leonard more money than they were allowed to do over a period stretching all the way back to 2020.
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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