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NBA hammers Clippers, Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard following investigation

Steve Henson, Mirjam Swanson — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 20:53:48 GMT

The NBA handed down sweeping penalties to the Clippers, owner Steve Ballmer, team executives and star Kawhi Leonard following an investigation.

Mark Walter flipped the Lakers for a record price. Did Bob Iger and Josh Kushner overpay?

Steve Henson — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Analysts are split on whether Josh Kushner and Bob Iger overpaid for the Lakers when they agreed on a price of $12.5 billion for the iconic NBA team.

NBA, Clippers clash over progress in Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention investigation

Steve Henson — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:13:31 GMT

An NBA investigation into whether the Clippers used sponsor deals to circumvent the salary cap and pay Kawhi Leonard millions has reached a key discussion stage.

Sound familiar? Kawhi Leonard tied to a secret sponsorship deal with Intuit Dome scoreboard maker

Steve Henson — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 15:41:07 GMT

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard held a secret multi-million endorsement deal with Intuit Dome scoreboard maker Daktronics with no evidence of work performed.

Valkryies coach counters Sophie Cunningham on trans athletes: 'Sports is about belonging'

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 19:25:33 GMT

Valkryies coach Natalie Nakase on Sunday addressed Sophie Cunningham's stance about trans athletes in women's sports with reporters. Caitlin Clark mostly avoided doing so.

LeBron James chooses the Philadelphia 76ers, will sign a two-year, $8-million deal

Steve Henson — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:43:47 GMT

After almost a month of weighing his options, LeBron James announced on X that he will sign with the Philadelphia 76ers to play in his record 24th NBA season and pursue a fifth title.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says Clippers probe should wrap up before the regular season begins

Broderick Turner, Steve Henson — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:24:21 GMT

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap through an endorsement deal for Kawhi Leonard is wrapping up.

Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto put on hold until the NBA probe into the Clippers concludes

Steve Henson — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 20:27:16 GMT

The NBA informed Toronto that it would assume any penalties handed down if wrongdoing is found in Leonard's endorsement deal.

Clippers finalize deal to trade Kawhi Leonard to Toronto

Joaquin Ruiz — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:55:13 GMT

The Clippers will receive Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round draft picks and two second-round picks for the two-time NBA champion.

Former Lakers Malik Beasley and Ed Davis accused of illegal gambling, wire fraud and money laundering

Steve Henson — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:05:52 GMT

Malik Beasley allegedly agreed with ex-teammate Ed Davis in advance of NBA games that Beasley would underperform, and at times overperform, so gamblers could win bets.

Kawhi Leonard trade talks heat up as Clippers salary-cap circumvention findings loom

Steve Henson — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:11:55 GMT

The Clippers are engaged in trade talks involving forward Kawhi Leonard, even while the NBA investigation into allegations of salary-cap circumvention is ongoing.

Clippers get Baba Miller, Nick Martinelli in second round of NBA draft

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:10:56 GMT

With their first second-round pick, the Clippers chose Spanish forward Baba Miller with the 36th overall selection in the NBA draft

'Super blessed': Karim López makes NBA history as first Mexican-born first-round draft pick

Steve Henson — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:44:02 GMT

Karim López joined Eduardo Nájera as a Mexican-born draft pick when the Detroit Pistons snapped him up at No. 21 and traded him to the Memphis Grizzlies.

NBA draft: Clippers select Keaton Wagler at No. 5; AJ Dybantsa goes No. 1

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:06:01 GMT

The top four picks in the 2026 NBA draft go as expected before the Clippers take playmaking Illinois guard Keaton Wagler at No. 5

Mavs' coaching move makes Dusty May and Cooper Flagg the faces of the post-Luka Doncic remake

Steve Henson — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:54:42 GMT

The move to hire Dusty May as coach caps a sweeping Dallas Mavericks reset after the wildly unpopular trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers enraged fans.

Former Laker Julius Randle traded from perennial contender Timberwolves to rebuilding Nets

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:31:43 GMT

Veteran Julius Randle was traded from the contending Timberwolves to the rebuilding Nets in a three-team deal that also sends center Nic Claxton to Chicago.

Why this loaded NBA draft could hinge on what the Clippers do with the No. 5 pick

Thuc Nhi Nguyen — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The first four picks in the 2026 NBA draft appear certain, but what the Clippers do at No. 5 with a wave of guards expected to chosen next is key to the first round.

Should Knicks superfan Spike Lee get a championship ring? These celebrities say yes

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:23:09 GMT

Spike Lee is the New York Knicks' most famous and visible fan. Stephen A. Smith and Kevin Hart are among those who think the decades-long courtside staple deserves an NBA championship ring.

LA Card Show! Everything you need to know to make the best of the event this weekend

Steve Henson — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:27:51 GMT

The fourth annual LA Card Show will take place at the L.A. Convention Center with twice the vendors that participated last year at Dodger Stadium.

Stacey King, longtime Chicago Bulls announcer and three-time NBA champion, dies at 59

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 16:54:01 GMT

Stacey King, a three-time NBA champion and beloved TV broadcaster with the Chicago Bulls, has died, the team announced Sunday. He was 59. No cause of death has been disclosed.