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Los Angeles Clippers News / Athlon Sports / October 29
In 2014, Steve Ballmer paid a then-record $2 billion for the LA Clippers; more than a decade later, the team is now valued at $7.8 billion
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer bought the Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion in August 2014. He had led Microsoft from 2000 to 2014. No NBA team had ever sold for even half that much.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23
Suns owner Mat Ishbia reacts to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard saga
The NBA officially closed their investigation into the LA Clippers regarding potential salary cap circumvention regarding Kawhi Leonard, and the official punishments were handed down.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 23
Suns’ Mat Ishbia backs Steve Ballmer, praises Clippers punishment
Mat Ishbia still thinks Steve Ballmer is a great owner. He also thinks the NBA was right to come down hard on him. The Suns owner offered both assessments during an interview with Dan Roberts for Front Office Sports’ Portfolio Players, addressing the Clippers’ salary cap circumvention scandal and Ballmer’s one-year suspension.
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NBA News / Burn City Sports / October 23
Suns owner Mat Ishbia reacts to Clippers and Steve Ballmer’s punishment
One of the biggest NBA stories in recent memory is the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer’s cap circumvention for All-Star Kawhi Leonard. The nearly year-long battle led to the franchise losing five first-round picks and a major message to the league.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Los Angeles Clippers News / CBSSports.com / October 22
Clippers coach Ty Lue dedicates opening night win to suspended Steve Ballmer: 'We're still fighting for him'
Lue made sure to shoutout the Clippers' suspended owner after beating the Kings
Los Angeles Clippers News / ESPN / October 22
Clippers dedicate opening win over Kings to banned Ballmer
The Clippers are determined to stay together in the absence of banned owner Steve Ballmer and started the season by routing the Kings 121-96.
Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
Tyronn Lue sends message to Steve Ballmer after first Clippers win of 2026-27 season
The LA Clippers defeated the Sacramento Kings in their home opener on Wednesday night, thoroughly outplaying the Kings in the first game of the season for both teams.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Fadeaway World / October 21
Blake Griffin Opens Up About Steve Ballmer Handshake Incident After Clippers Trade Backlash
Blake Griffin still does not understand how running back to the locker room made him the villain after the Los Angeles Clippers traded him in 2018. Revisiting
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
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Los Angeles Clippers News / EssentiallySports / October 21
Steve Ballmer Had Staff Wear Shirts Comparing Blake Griffin to MLK, Lincoln and Gandhi in 'Clipper for Life' Pitch Before Trading Him
Steve Ballmer wanted Blake Griffin to believe he was more than the Los Angeles Clippers’ franchise player. He had already spent about 7 seasons with the franchise since his rookie season.
Los Angeles Clippers News / EssentiallySports / October 9
'Clippers Are Cursed': Matt Barnes Calls for Name Change After Kawhi Leonard-Steve Ballmer Scandal
Matt Barnes believes that LA Clippers need more than another roster overhaul to escape their latest crisis. The former NBA Champion thinks the franchise should change something fundamental, arguing that years of controversy have left an unwanted legacy attached to the organization.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / September 29
Clippers Fans Receive Yet Another Late Apology From Leadership
The Los Angeles Clippers have a lot of work to do to regain the trust of their fanbase after the embarrassment of the Kawhi Leonard saga. The Steve Ballmer and Lawrence Frank leadership cost the franchise their future by circumventing the cap.
Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 22
Clippers interim governor John Gibson sends message to LA fans after Kawhi Leonard fallout
The Los Angeles Clippers are in another turbulent stretch in the aftermath of the salary-cap fiasco involving former star Kawhi Leonard and team owner Steve Ballmer.
Los Angeles Clippers 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.
Los Angeles Clippers 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 / Field Level Media / September 14
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer to comply with NBA penalties for salary-cap violations
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer announced on Sunday night that he accepts the NBA's punishment of the franchise for salary-cap circumvention,
Los Angeles Clippers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14
Steve Ballmer sends unexpected message to Clippers fans
Steve Ballmer has broken his silence after the NBA imposed a historic punishment on his Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers received a franchise-crippling punishment earlier this week after the league concluded its investigation into the team’s alleged circumvention of the NBA salary cap.
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.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Rumors / September 13
Ballmer To Comply With League Findings, Not Pursue Legal Action
After previous statements indicated that Steve Ballmer and the Clippers were considering legal options to challenge the NBA’s findings in their cap circumvention investigation, the embattled owner has announced that he will comply with the ruling and not pursue legal action, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (via Twitter).
Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Wire / September 13
Steve Ballmer backs down, Clippers won’t sue NBA over cap penalties
The Clippers’ legal fight against the NBA has ended before it ever began. Owner Steve Ballmer has informed the league that the franchise will comply with its salary-cap circumvention penalties and will not pursue legal action, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported.
Los Angeles Clippers News / EssentiallySports / September 11
Steve Ballmer’s Reason for Refusing to Concede NBA Allegations Revealed as Clippers Face Criminal Investigation
Pablo Torre was having a regular night shopping for a plant when the investigation he unraveled took a surprising turn. When news broke that federal prosecutors
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 9
Kawhi Leonard trade delay signals Clippers' lack of preparation
With the Raptors no longer the ones holding up the deal, the delay raises serious questions about how prepared the Clippers organization is to handle this critical next chapter in their franchise's history.
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 4
Steve Ballmer refused to settle with NBA in Clippers investigation
A new report suggests that Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer may have overplayed his hand in trying to clear his name as part of an investigation into fake sponsorship deals.
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.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / September 2
Did Kawhi Leonard get light punishment to head off arbitration?
The Los Angeles Clippers drew a massive penalty from the NBA for facilitating illegal endorsement deals for Kawhi Leonard. Leonard himself? Not so much.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / September 2
Evidence against Clippers is more damning than previously reported
It was clear that Kawhi Leonard had questionable endorsement deals with two different Clippers sponsors before the NBA announced a draconian punishment against the team on Wednesday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 17
NBA refutes ESPN's bombshell Kawhi Leonard-Steve Ballmer report
The NBA insists it has reached no conclusions in an investigation into alleged salary-cap circumvention by the Los Angeles Clippers.
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