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Pablo Torre shook the NBA media world last week when his podcast dropped a detailed investigation alleging that the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer skirted salary cap rules by funneling illicit perks to Kawhi Leonard. The story has dominated discussion, a rare September headline in a league that usually takes a breath before […]

The Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration saga has shook the NBA community in recent days. The accusation is simple. The LA Clippers are being suspected of circumventing the NBA’s salary cap rules after Kawhi Leonard was reported to have been paid $28 million for a ‘no-show’ job for Aspiration, a now bankrupt company. Franchise owner Steve Ballmer was […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league’s 30 team owners are meeting in New York on Wednesday for a preseason board of governors session that is expected to include discussion of the Los Angeles Clippers’ ongoing controversy involving Kawhi Leonard and Aspiration, a bankrupt financial firm. According to The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov, the session will […]

Kawhi Leonard is one of the biggest stars in the NBA, having won two NBA championships and Finals MVPs with the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors. But while his tenure with the Los Angeles Clippers has been disappointing, no one expected it to become this controversial thus far, a surprising turn of events for […]

As the saga surrounding Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and forward Kawhi Leonard continues, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reacted to the bombshell with his own take. Before the NBA launched its initial investigation, the Clippers responded to allegations against Ballmer and Leonard. And as NBA circles await for the results of the league’s findings, […]

Amidst Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and forward Kawhi Leonard’s investigation conducted by the NBA, Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban weighed in on “Uncle Dennis” and his potential involvement. After Cuban claimed to side with the Clippers owner as a member of Team Ballmer, Mark believes Aspiration, the now-bankrupt company that allegedly paid […]

When Pablo Torre released his findings on Kawhi Leonard signing a $28 million ‘no-show’ endorsement deal with Aspiration, the NBA world erupted. Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer invested $50 million in the company, making Leonard’s endorsement deal appear to be a circumvention of the NBA salary cap rules. Ballmer appeared on SportsCenter with ESPN’s […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ turbulent era with Kawhi Leonard has come under fresh scrutiny after an NBA general manager delivered a sharp jab at the franchise’s misfortunes. During the latest episode of The Hoop Collective, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst shared comments from a league executive reflecting on the Clippers’ ongoing struggles tied to Leonard. “I know […]

Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban said Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer could be “toast” if reports alleging a $28 million arrangement involving Kawhi Leonard prove he knowingly participated. Cuban shared his perspective during a recent episode of Pablo Torre Finds Out, where Torre broke down the details of the alleged deal between Leonard’s […]

As the NBA world reacts to the allegations surrounding Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst weighed in on the potential scandal. Ballmer said he has not spoken to Leonard in an interview with ESPN’s SportsCenter. However, could the Clippers’ owner come out of all of this with a slap […]

The Los Angeles Clippers find themselves in the middle of an investigation from the NBA after a report came out alleging that governor Steve Ballmer made under-the-table payments to star player Kawhi Leonard amounting to up to $28 million. This allegation states that Ballmer was paying Leonard via a “no-show job” on an endorsement deal […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — The Los Angeles Clippers officially announced Chris Paul’s return to the franchise this week, with the 20-year NBA star returning to the place he calls home and reuniting with two of the many individuals who were here during his first stint: Tyronn Lue and Steve Ballmer. Paul left the Clippers as part […]

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 […]

NBA ownership changes have been happening as of late, with the Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, and the Phoenix Suns transitioning into new eras. And the newest bombshell is the Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to Mark Walter for $10 billion. A change of ownerships signify a change in leadership, some of which are drastic […]

Nearly a decade after one of the most discussed free agency periods in NBA history, Kevin Durant has pushed back on a long-circulating story involving the Los Angeles Clippers. On X, formerly known as Twitter, Durant dismissed a report from 2016 that claimed Clippers owner Steve Ballmer cried during the team’s meeting with him. Responding […]

As the LA Clippers prepare for Game 7 on the road against the Denver Nuggets, reinforcements arrived. About 45 minutes before tipoff, a swarm of Clippers fans entered Ball Arena for Game 7 seated behind the basket nearest the Nuggets bench. All this was a surprise organized by owner Steve Ballmer and Halo Sports CEO […]

The Los Angeles Clippers earned their spot in the 2025 NBA Playoffs with a thrilling 124-119 overtime victory over the Golden State Warriors on the final day of the regular season, setting them up for a first-round series against the Denver Nuggets. While the Clippers will have to wait a little bit longer to play […]

As the Los Angeles Clippers take on the Utah Jazz on Thursday night, it will be a while before they back to the new Intuit Dome, though there was a story revealed of a famous comedian almost getting kicked out of the venue. With the Clippers being led by James Harden and Kawhi Leonard on […]

The Chicago Bulls pulled off a big upset win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, marching into the new Intuit Dome and coming away with a comfortable 112-99 win. This was Chicago’s first time playing in the brand-new arena, but the Bulls quickly adapted and made themselves comfortable. Not only were the Bulls […]

Fresh from winning an NBA championship and becoming the franchise leader for the most championship banners with 18, the stakeholders of the Boston Celtics franchise are putting the team up for sale. In a shocking turn of events, the team is valued to be around $5.12 billion. Should someone purchase all off the team’s shares, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ roster looks very different in 2024-25 after Paul George departed in free agency, signing a big four-year, $212 million deal to join Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. PG was a key piece for the Clippers but couldn’t take them to the Promised Land alongside Kawhi Leonard, who both dealt with […]

The Los Angeles Clippers new arena has dominated headlines early in the 2024-25 campaign for its innovative design and insane $2 billion price tag. With that kind of money, Clippers owner Steve Ballmer wanted everything to be perfect, especially the popcorn served at the concession stands. Instead of bringing on the same supplier of popped […]

With ten minutes left in regulation of the Los Angeles Clippers’ first regular-season game at the Intuit Dome on Wednesday, Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant found himself at the free-throw line facing something only he and his teammates had seen that night. Durant went up against The Wall. The Wall has 51 consecutive rows with […]

On Monday evening, the Los Angeles Clippers played one of their first games at the newly opened Intuit Dome, an arena that team owner Steve Ballmer has been hyping up for years now. The Clippers are looking to navigate (stop if you’ve heard this before) a murky Kawhi Leonard injury situation while also giving their […]

The Los Angeles Clippers opened up their all new Intuit Dome last month, but won’t host their first basketball game until the preseason in October. The state-of-the-art stadium is supposed to be a haven for basketball fans and specifically Clippers fans, which Los Angeles Lakers legend James Worthy is happy to see. James Worthy on […]

Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers opened the doors to the Intuit Dome on Friday afternoon for media to take a look at the state of the art facility in Inglewood, California. While the new arena and its features took centerstage, the departure of star Paul George to the Philadelphia 76ers was also a […]

With the Los Angeles Clippers having lost star Paul George to the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency this offseason, Kawhi Leonard and James Harden are under even more pressure to produce. Of course, the Clippers need to be concerned about Leonard’s injury history, and there’s no guarantee that he’ll be able to play more minutes […]

It’s been nearly five years since Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer stepped up to the podium and excitedly ushered in a new era of Clippers basketball. In what at the time looked to be one of the biggest heists since Danny Ocean and his crew hit the Bellagio, the Clips had come away with […]

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is currently preparing to move his team to the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. The Clippers are expected to move into their new home beginning next season, and Ballmer is already laying out his plans for how he will increase fan engagement at the location. “You get up, we’re gonna […]