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Steve Ballmer

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

Oct 29, 2026 @ 8:19am
Basketball > NBA > Los Angeles Clippers
Athlon Sports

Steve Ballmer’s record $2 billion Clippers purchase has paid off on paper.

Read moreIn 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

Why World Wide Wob Walked Away From NBA Twitter

Oct 27, 2026 @ 12:02pm
Basketball > NBA > Los Angeles Clippers > Los Angeles Lakers > New York Knicks
Front Office Sports

He’s “still covering LA police chases daily on Twitch.”

Read moreWhy World Wide Wob Walked Away From NBA Twitter

Suns owner Mat Ishbia reacts to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard saga

Oct 23, 2026 @ 6:37pm
Basketball > NBA > Los Angeles Clippers > Phoenix Suns > Sacramento Kings > Toronto Raptors
ClutchPoints

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. With everybody in the world weighing in on the situation, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia was one of the latest to express his thoughts, as per Daniel Roberts of Front […] The post Suns owner Mat Ishbia reacts to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard saga appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreSuns owner Mat Ishbia reacts to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard saga

Suns Owner Mat Ishbia: Steve Ballmer Is a ‘Great Owner’

Oct 23, 2026 @ 11:58am
Basketball > NBA > Los Angeles Clippers > Phoenix Suns
Front Office Sports

“That was a misstep by Steve,” Ishbia told FOS about the situation.

Read moreSuns Owner Mat Ishbia: Steve Ballmer Is a ‘Great Owner’

Tyronn Lue shamelessly dedicating Clippers win to Steve Ballmer is a new low for the franchise

Oct 22, 2026 @ 2:25pm
Basketball > NBA > Los Angeles Clippers
FanSided

Despite Steve Ballmer's ban from Clippers games, the embattled owner was name-dropped after the win.

Read moreTyronn Lue shamelessly dedicating Clippers win to Steve Ballmer is a new low for the franchise

"How did I end up the bad guy?" – Blake Griffin reveals the truth behind his viral Steve Ballmer encounter – Basketball Network

Oct 21, 2026 @ 5:47am
Basketball > NBA
Basketball Network

"How did I end up the bad guy?" - Blake Griffin reveals the truth behind his viral Steve Ballmer encounter  Basketball Network

Read more"How did I end up the bad guy?" – Blake Griffin reveals the truth behind his viral Steve Ballmer encounter – Basketball Network

Tracy McGrady Backs NBA’s Clippers Punishment: ‘Bad Business’

Oct 20, 2026 @ 1:36pm
Basketball > NBA > Los Angeles Clippers
Front Office Sports

“Trying to circumvent the salary cap is just a no-no.”

Read moreTracy McGrady Backs NBA’s Clippers Punishment: ‘Bad Business’

Blake Griffin reveals how he really feels about the LA Clippers heavy punishment after Kawhi Leonard investigation

Oct 20, 2026 @ 11:57am
Basketball > NBA > Los Angeles Clippers
NBA Analysis

Former Los Angeles Clippers superstar Blake Griffin has given his thoughts on the team’s current situation. The LA Clippers were dealt the heaviest punishment possible…

Read moreBlake Griffin reveals how he really feels about the LA Clippers heavy punishment after Kawhi Leonard investigation

Winners and losers from NBA’s historic Clippers punishment over Kawhi Leonard salary cap scandal

Sep 6, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Basketball > NBA > Los Angeles Clippers > Los Angeles Lakers
NBA Analysis

The Los Angeles Clippers have received one of the biggest punishments in sports history for salary cap circumvention. They broke the NBA’s strict rules when…

Read moreWinners and losers from NBA’s historic Clippers punishment over Kawhi Leonard salary cap scandal

NBA unloads on ESPN over ‘numerous’ inaccuracies in Clippers bombshell

Aug 17, 2026 @ 2:17pm
Basketball > NBA > Los Angeles Clippers
NY Post Sports

The NBA isn’t ready to let the Los Angeles Clippers off the hook just yet — and it made that abundantly clear after an ESPN report suggested the league’s investigation had taken a potentially significant turn. ESPN reported Monday that investigators have found no evidence Clippers owner Steve Ballmer personally funneled money through team sponsors...

Read moreNBA unloads on ESPN over ‘numerous’ inaccuracies in Clippers bombshell

Steve Ballmer cleared of major allegation in Clippers investigation

Aug 17, 2026 @ 1:13pm
Basketball > NBA > Los Angeles Clippers
Larry Brown Sports

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has been cleared of the most significant allegation against him as part of an investigation into whether the team circumvented salary cap rules to funnel additional money to Kawhi Leonard. The NBA has found no evidence to suggest that Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Leonard, according … The post Steve Ballmer cleared of major allegation in Clippers investigation appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Read moreSteve Ballmer cleared of major allegation in Clippers investigation

"He's in trouble" – Tim Hardaway predicts serious punishment for Kawhi Leonard and Steve Ballmer – Basketball Network

Aug 15, 2026 @ 3:23pm
Basketball > NBA > Los Angeles Clippers
Basketball Network

"He's in trouble" - Tim Hardaway predicts serious punishment for Kawhi Leonard and Steve Ballmer  Basketball Network

Read more"He's in trouble" – Tim Hardaway predicts serious punishment for Kawhi Leonard and Steve Ballmer – Basketball Network

Pablo Torre fires back after Steve Ballmer’s Clippers statement

Apr 23, 2026 @ 5:17pm
Basketball > NBA > Los Angeles Clippers
ClutchPoints

The Los Angeles Clippers find themselves back in the spotlight as new court filings shed light on allegations tied to Kawhi Leonard and a now-defunct financial company, per AwfulAnnouncing. According to reports from ESPN and The Athletic, both the NBA and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer submitted letters ahead of Joseph Sanberg’s upcoming sentencing. Sanberg, co-founder […] The post Pablo Torre fires back after Steve Ballmer’s Clippers statement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read morePablo Torre fires back after Steve Ballmer’s Clippers statement

Steve Ballmer’s attorney argues Pablo Torre’s reporting is ‘vitriolic public campaign… based on anonymized gossip’

Apr 23, 2026 @ 2:40pm
Basketball > NBA > Los Angeles Clippers
Awful Announcing

Last year, Pablo Torre found out about a potential salary cap circumvention tactic orchestrated by the Los Angeles Clippers, in which star player Kawhi Leonard received compensation through Aspiration, a now-defunct green banking company. Joseph Sanberg, the co-founder of Aspiration, is scheduled to be sentenced on April 27 in a Los Angeles federal court after pleading…

Read moreSteve Ballmer’s attorney argues Pablo Torre’s reporting is ‘vitriolic public campaign… based on anonymized gossip’

Steve Ballmer’s Attorney Fires Back at Pablo Torre’s Report Alleging Major Kawhi Leonard Cap Circumvention

Apr 23, 2026 @ 1:53pm
Basketball > NBA > Golden State Warriors > Los Angeles Clippers
Total Pro Sports

Steve Ballmer's attorney has slammed Pablo Torre's claims of a $28 million circumvention as mere "anonymized gossip," arguing that the entire narrative is part of a "vitriolic public campaign."

Read moreSteve Ballmer’s Attorney Fires Back at Pablo Torre’s Report Alleging Major Kawhi Leonard Cap Circumvention

‘I Was Duped and Feel Silly’ — Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer Sends Strong Message on Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration Scandal

Apr 23, 2026 @ 12:50pm
Basketball > NBA > Los Angeles Clippers
Pro Football Network

Steve Ballmer's attorney revealed the Clippers owner lost $60 million in the Aspiration fraud scheme tied to Kawhi Leonard.

Read more‘I Was Duped and Feel Silly’ — Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer Sends Strong Message on Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration Scandal

Convicted Fraudster At Center of Clippers Case Cooperated With NBA

Apr 23, 2026 @ 9:28am
Basketball > NBA > Los Angeles Clippers
Front Office Sports

Joseph Sanberg is scheduled to be sentenced on Monday. 

Read moreConvicted Fraudster At Center of Clippers Case Cooperated With NBA

Clippers Reason For Turning Down Warriors Kawhi Leonard Trade Revealed

Apr 20, 2026 @ 8:28pm
Basketball > NBA > Golden State Warriors > Los Angeles Clippers > Miami Heat > Portland Trail Blazers
Heavy

The Los Angeles Clippers turned down a trade offer from the Golden State Warriors to acquire Kawhi Leonard during the season’s trade deadline. ESPN released an article going in depth about what happened and why the Clippers showed no interest. Golden State apparently viewed Leonard as one of their dream targets after the Clippers gave […] The post Clippers Reason For Turning Down Warriors Kawhi Leonard Trade Revealed appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreClippers Reason For Turning Down Warriors Kawhi Leonard Trade Revealed

“You’ll Have to Ask the NBA”: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Shut Down the $28M Aspiration Investigation Question

Apr 16, 2026 @ 2:40am
Basketball > NBA > Golden State Warriors > Los Angeles Clippers
Heavy

The Los Angeles Clippers’ 2025-26 season came to a painful end with a 126-121 Play-In Tournament loss to the Golden State Warriors. But when reporters surrounded Kawhi Leonard, the conversation quickly shifted beyond the box score.The NBA’s ongoing $28 million Aspiration investigation came up, and Leonard’s answer was as cold and composed as his game […] The post “You’ll Have to Ask the NBA”: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Shut Down the $28M Aspiration Investigation Question appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read more“You’ll Have to Ask the NBA”: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Shut Down the $28M Aspiration Investigation Question

Is NBA still investigating Clippers? What to know about probe in Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard contract, more – sportingnews.com

Apr 15, 2026 @ 4:58pm
Basketball > NBA > Los Angeles Clippers
Sporting News

Is NBA still investigating Clippers? What to know about probe in Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard contract, more  sportingnews.com

Read moreIs NBA still investigating Clippers? What to know about probe in Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard contract, more – sportingnews.com

"You owe me 90!" – Pat Bev reminds Steve Ballmer and Clippers of their promise to build 94 basketball courts for him – Basketball Network

Apr 13, 2026 @ 7:03pm
Basketball > NBA > Los Angeles Clippers
Basketball Network

"You owe me 90!" - Pat Bev reminds Steve Ballmer and Clippers of their promise to build 94 basketball courts for him  Basketball Network

Read more"You owe me 90!" – Pat Bev reminds Steve Ballmer and Clippers of their promise to build 94 basketball courts for him – Basketball Network

Kawhi Leonard Faces Intense Backlash as New Aspiration Scandal Details Rise

Apr 2, 2026 @ 10:35am
Basketball > NBA > Los Angeles Clippers
Heavy

Los Angeles Clippers Star Kawhi Leonard has not yet been freed from the allegations linking him to a controversial endorsement deal with a now-bankrupt company, Aspiration. The NBA is examining whether team owner Steve Ballmer and the organization used the sponsorship arrangement to maneuver the NBA’s salary cap by funneling extra compensation to Leonard.Over six months […] The post Kawhi Leonard Faces Intense Backlash as New Aspiration Scandal Details Rise appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreKawhi Leonard Faces Intense Backlash as New Aspiration Scandal Details Rise

Insider speculates NBA could void Clippers star Kawhi Leonard’s ‘invalid’ contract

Mar 25, 2026 @ 11:13am
Basketball > NBA > Los Angeles Clippers > Milwaukee Bucks > Toronto Raptors
ClutchPoints

The Los Angeles Clippers have been trying to stay afloat in the Western Conference playoff standings as of late, recently picking up a home win over the Milwaukee Bucks in blowout fashion. Through it all, Kawhi Leonard has been playing arguably the best basketball of his career, continuing to terrorize opponents on the defensive end […] The post Insider speculates NBA could void Clippers star Kawhi Leonard’s ‘invalid’ contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreInsider speculates NBA could void Clippers star Kawhi Leonard’s ‘invalid’ contract

Los Angeles Clippers Could Reportedly Receive ‘Basketball Death Penalty’

Mar 24, 2026 @ 2:46pm
Basketball > NBA > Los Angeles Clippers
Heavy

The Los Angeles Clippers are under investigation for possible cap circumvention. According to one NBA insider, the penalties could be severe. The post Los Angeles Clippers Could Reportedly Receive ‘Basketball Death Penalty’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Read moreLos Angeles Clippers Could Reportedly Receive ‘Basketball Death Penalty’

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