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Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer doubled down on his denial that he knew about the illicit activities of a now-bankrupt environmental startup being linked to the team and star forward Kawhi Leonard. Former ESPN reporter Pablo Torre alleged that the Clippers tried to circumvent the salary cap by signing Leonard to a “no-show” endorsement […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are no strangers to scrutiny, but this time the spotlight shines on the franchise’s financial ties. Team owner Steve Ballmer publicly denied having any involvement in Kawhi Leonard’s endorsement deal with Aspiration — a defunct eco-banking firm now at the center of a league investigation. In attempts to shed light on […]

The Los Angeles Clippers earned praise this offseason for their slew of good moves, adding Bradley Beal, Chris Paul, John Collins, and Brook Lopez to shore up the roster and continue to contend in the talent-deep Western Conference. But now, the Clippers, particularly owner Steve Ballmer, are being castigated for allegedly skirting the salary cap […]

Amid the association’s investigation of a report centered around Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and forward Kawhi Leonard, NBA insider Zach Lowe says league executives believe the organization has a lot of explaining to do. The NBA is reportedly looking into Ballmer and Leonard, following reporter Pablo Torre’s scathing reveal of Kawhi’s “no-show” job […]

Throughout the years, several Hall of Famers have won NBA championships. But only a select few have earned the Finals MVP Award, which is one of the most elusive awards for legends. Nonetheless, that didn’t stop several youngsters from seizing the opportunity whenever handed to them. Earlier this year, a 27-year-old Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the […]

The fallout from Pablo Torre’s bombshell report alleging the Los Angeles Clippers orchestrated a secret $28 million deal connected to Kawhi Leonard has deepened, with former San Antonio Spurs executive Kirk Goldsberry revealing further details about the star forward’s uncle, Dennis Robertson. On Wednesday, Torre reported that Leonard signed an endorsement agreement with Aspiration, a […]

After Pablo Torre uncovered a potential scandal involving Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard, could there be similar deals made across the NBA, including the New York Knicks and All-Star Jalen Brunson? The two-time All-Star’s name was mentioned in a recent interview when Torre reflected on the team-friendly deal he was given. […]

On Wednesday, it was announced that Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers were under investigation for an alleged move that allowed them to circumvent the NBA salary cap. Pablo Torre reported that Leonard had been paid $28 million for a no-show job with the now-bankrupt company Aspiration. Now, additional context is being added to […]

On Wednesday, a bombshell report from Pablo Torre shook the NBA world. Torre reported that he discovered evidence that the Los Angeles Clippers attempted to circumvent the NBA’s salary cap rules to pay star forward Kawhi Leonard. According to his findings, Steve Ballmer and Leonard had a deal in place that would pay Leonard more […]

On Wednesday, a bombshell report hit the NBA world alleging that Steve Ballmer, governor of the Los Angeles Clippers, was making under-the-cap payments to Kawhi Leonard via a now-bankrupt company named Aspiration. Pablo Torre, via his podcast Pablo Torre Finds Out, divulged details from an informant, stating that Leonard allegedly received $28 million to do […]

Mark Cuban has stepped into the spotlight to defend Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and star forward Kawhi Leonard after fresh controversy erupted, per SI. A recent investigative report from journalist Pablo Torre suggested the franchise may have skirted NBA salary cap rules by channeling extra money to Leonard through an endorsement deal with […]

The NBA has officially opened an investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, as first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. “We are aware of this morning’s media report regarding the LA Clippers,” NBA spokesman Mike Bass said in a statement. “And (we) are commencing an investigation.” This announcement from Bass and the […]

At the center of Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and forward Kawhi Leonard scheme accusation to circumvent salary cap is speculation of how the NBA will respond to the scandal. Leonard’s “no-show job,” according to documents related to the case, proves the veteran forward owned a tree-planted service funded by Ballmer, who’s being accused […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A Smith called out Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard’s reportedly $28 million deal that was made to “circumvent salary cap” according to a new report. In the wake of the news surrounding Leonard and the Clippers, Smith addressed Kawhi in one of his latest rants. Smith blasted Leonard over the “no-show […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has become the center of viral jokes after a report alleged he received a $28 million deal meant to skirt the NBA’s salary cap rules. On Wednesday, journalist Pablo Torre revealed on his Pablo Torre Finds Out show that Leonard and the Clippers were linked to an endorsement arrangement […]

On Wednesday, the NBA world received a jolt when it was announced that Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard had found himself at the center of a controversy designed to help the team avoid the salary cap. The findings were made public by Pablo Torre, who took to his own account on X, formerly Twitter, […]

One of the biggest stories during the 2019 NBA offseason was Kawhi Leonard’s decision to join the Los Angeles Clippers. Right after winning the NBA Finals with the Toronto Raptors, Leonard made the decision to join the Clippers. At the time, the most common explanation for his decision was his preference to be in Los […]

Kawhi Leonard is one of the game’s best players when healthy. Last season, Leonard was available for less than half of the season, which was yet another season of him playing fewer than 60 games. Leonard has only played in more than 70 regular-season games in a season twice, and both times were in San […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams recalled the moment every rookie goes through that stays with them for a lifetime. After winning his first title, Williams agreed to a $287 million extension with the Thunder. In 2024-25, he became an All-Star, earned All-Defensive Second Team, and made the All-NBA Third Team. Still, Jalen remembers when […]

Over the past couple of seasons, one of the biggest false narratives from fans and media surrounding LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is that he chooses to sit out games, especially back-to-backs. What a lot of those people don’t seem to realize is that the game restrictions and limitations are coming from the team and […]

Former NBA guard Jeff Teague said he would take Russell Westbrook over Kawhi Leonard when evaluating individual careers, sparking debate over two of the most decorated players of the 21st century. On a recent episode of the Club 520 Podcast, Teague reacted to CBS Sports’ list of the top 25 NBA players of the century. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are enjoying an eventful offseason, and Kawhi Leonard is stealing headlines in a unique way. During the Kawhi Leonard Asia tour in China, the two-time NBA champion surprised fans by showing off his Wing Chun skills. Videos of Leonard practicing the traditional Chinese martial art went viral. They gave Clippers fans […]

If there is one team in the Western Conference that is always right in the mix but has failed to get over the hump in recent years, it’s the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite going on a run and making their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance during the shortened 2020-21 season, the Clippers have lost in […]

In a recent appearance on the Hello and Welcome podcast, former Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka reflected on the franchise’s 2019 championship team and how many titles they could have captured had Kawhi Leonard decided to remain in Toronto instead of leaving in free agency. “Bro, why are you asking this question? I think… I […]

The Los Angeles Clippers went through one of the most aggressive offseasons in recent memory. By acquiring Bradley Beal, Chris Paul, John Collins, Nicolas Batum, and Brook Lopez while keeping Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, the front office constructed a veteran-heavy roster with championship aspirations. On paper, this team looks like one of the most […]

The Los Angeles Clippers enter the 2025 NBA Cup with familiar questions hanging over their season, but also with renewed optimism following one of the most ambitious offseasons in franchise history. A 50-win campaign in 2024-25 demonstrated resilience, even though it ended with the all-too-familiar sight of Kawhi Leonard watching from the sidelines when the […]

Recent seasons have all led to the Los Angeles Clippers falling short consistently for a multitude of reasons. For far too often, they have had to compete in the biggest of games without their best players. However, they still come into the new season off the back of a 50-win campaign and multiple major acquisitions. […]

Kawhi Leonard might be quiet in front of cameras, but his actions in Kigali spoke volumes. The LA Clippers star recently co-headlined the 2025 Giants of Africa Festival with Nigerian pop sensation Ayra Starr, spending four meaningful days in Rwanda to uplift and empower African youth, Essence reports. Leonard went to make an impact. @NBA […]

The Los Angeles Clippers continue to operate with the poise and precision of a franchise that understands how fleeting championship windows can be. Even after another bitter playoff exit, this time a Game 7 drubbing by the Denver Nuggets in the 2025 first round, LA wasted no time reshuffling the deck. But their commitment to […]

They’re the duo we thought we didn’t need. Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard and Portland Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen recently hit each other up via video call to talk about the NBA. Leonard will visit China this offseason, and it’s only apt that he gets to chat with the Shandong-born Yang prior to […]

The NBA offseason is upon us. Although basketball action has been paused, NBA fans can still look forward to some roster changes that can potentially alter the league’s landscape. While every offseason has its own story, there’s no question that some summers have changed the course of history. Here are the 10 most chaotic offseasons […]

Their core might be aging, and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s reign of terror may only be beginning, but the Los Angeles Clippers front office deserves plenty of credit for always landing on their feet. One of the most well-run organizations in the NBA, the Clippers are giving the Kawhi Leonard-led squad perhaps their biggest chance […]

Usually in the NBA, there’s not a lot of events that get more intense than a Game 7. The 2025 NBA Finals forced both the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers into a seven-game series. But in the end, it was the Thunder who emerged victorious by winning Game 7 with the score of 103-91 […]

Winning an NBA championship is one of the most difficult things to do. In fact, even a great team isn’t always enough to win it all. Here is a look at the 10 greatest teams to lose in the NBA Finals. Check out the gallery. 10. 2012-13 San Antonio Spurs Reinforced by the team’s iconic […]

Dropping 50 points in an NBA game is no easy feat. In fact, it takes a hot shooting streak and ultimate efficiency to reach that particular milestone. While there are some surprising names that have joined the club, most are household names. But surprisingly, even some of the best scorers in the NBA have never […]

The San Diego Padres have had a solid season this year, but it almost feels like they can take things to another gear with where they are in the standings. Being in second place in the NL West with a 47-41 record, the Padres are right where they want to be, and it’s going to […]

Lottery picks usually carve out a solid NBA career. As a result, it isn’t surprising that most championship teams feature several NBA Draft lottery picks who transform into stars. However, some franchises just have a knack in finding the diamonds in the rough to build their championship squads. After looking at the NBA teams that […]

The NBA offseason is an opportunity for basketball players to take a break. However, it’s also an exciting time for NBA fans to see whether the league’s stars will either stay put or have a change in scenery, such as when the Rockets traded for Kevin Durant. Interestingly, this is arguably the busiest time of […]

The Los Angeles Clippers added new talent inside the glistening $2 billion Intuit Dome. All in the attempt to end their string of early postseason exits. Owner Steve Ballmer, general manager Trent Redden and head coach Tyronn Lue needed to improve the forward play. They addressed the position at No. 30 overall on Wednesday, then […]