Tag: Los Angeles Clippers

Brandon Ingram Has Partially Torn Achilles, Will Miss Start of Clippers Season

Brandon King

Brandon Ingram will not be ready for the start of the 2026-27 NBA season after being diagnosed with a partially torn Achilles tendon, the Los Angeles Clippers announced Monday. The injury was discovered during a May procedure to address Ingram’s heel issue. Clippers interim president of basketball operations Trent Redden said the Achilles injury was addressed during that surgery, but Ingram remains unavailable to begin the season. Ingram was acquired by the Clippers from the Toronto Raptors as part of the trade that sent Kawhi Leonard to Toronto. The 29-year-old…

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Steve Ballmer Changes Course, Says Clippers Will Accept NBA Punishment

Brandon King

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is changing his approach to the NBA’s punishment of the franchise. In a statement released Sunday, Ballmer said the Clippers will accept the league’s sanctions and move forward rather than continue fighting the NBA over the findings. The change in tone comes after the Clippers previously indicated that they intended to challenge the league’s conclusions. Ballmer said he accepts responsibility as the Clippers’ principal owner and apologized to Clippers fans, employees and his fellow NBA owners. Ballmer: Time to Move Forward Ballmer’s latest statement…

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Chris Paul Says Clippers’ Handling of His Final Season Was “One of the Most Disrespectful Things” He’s Ever Endured

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Chris Paul is opening up about one of the most painful chapters of his legendary NBA career—and he isn’t holding back about the way his final season with the Los Angeles Clippers came to an end. Appearing on Daniel Lubetzky’s Build or Break podcast, the recently retired 12-time All-Star described the Clippers’ handling of his departure as “probably one of the most disrespectful things that I’ve endured.” For Paul, the situation wasn’t simply about basketball. It was personal. “Nobody Cares” Paul explained that his wife, children and those closest to…

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ESPN’s Kawhi Leonard Report Is Under Major Scrutiny After NBA Drops Hammer on Clippers

Brandon King

Just weeks ago, ESPN reported that the NBA had found “no evidence” that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to Kawhi Leonard to circumvent the league’s salary cap. Now, the NBA’s completed investigation has produced a dramatically different picture. The league announced Wednesday that the Clippers circumvented the salary cap by funneling millions of dollars to Leonard through third-party companies, including Aspiration, Boingo Wireless, Daktronics and Lockton Insurance. The consequences were enormous: The NBA’s investigative report says Ballmer, Zucker and Frank played roles in connecting Leonard with…

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NBA Punishes Clippers With Historic Draft-Pick Penalty as Kawhi Leonard Breaks Silence

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The NBA has handed down sweeping penalties against the Los Angeles Clippers following its investigation into alleged salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, resulting in one of the most significant punishments in league history. The Clippers have been ordered to forfeit five first-round draft picks, losing their selections in the 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032 and 2033 NBA Drafts. The league also suspended Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank and president of business operations Gillian Zucker for their respective roles in the matter. Kawhi Leonard Issues Statement Leonard,…

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NBA Pushes Back on ESPN Report Regarding Clippers Investigation

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The NBA is disputing key details of ESPN’s reporting on the league’s ongoing investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers. NBA Chief Communications Officer Mike Bass released a statement Monday criticizing ESPN’s report, saying the league did not participate in the outlet’s reporting and that its conclusions are premature. “ESPN’s article regarding the LA Clippers investigation — for which the NBA declined to cooperate — contains numerous and significant inaccuracies. The results in this matter will be made clear once the investigation is concluded.” The statement comes after ESPN reported that…

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Bradley Beal Returns to Clippers on Two-Year, $13.2 Million Deal

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The Los Angeles Clippers are bringing back veteran guard Bradley Beal after agreeing to a two-year, $13.2 million contract that includes a player option for the second season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, citing Beal’s agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports. Beal declined his previous $5.6 million player option earlier in free agency, allowing both sides to explore a new agreement that ultimately gives the three-time NBA All-Star a significant raise while keeping him in Los Angeles. The new deal also preserves flexibility for both Beal and the Clippers moving…

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BREAKING: Report Alleges Kawhi Leonard Had Multimillion-Dollar Sponsorship Deal With Clippers Scoreboard Manufacturer

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A new report has added another twist to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Kawhi Leonard’s relationship with the Los Angeles Clippers. According to Pablo Torre, Leonard allegedly had a secret multimillion-dollar sponsorship agreement with the company that manufactured the scoreboard inside the Clippers’ arena. The reported arrangement has quickly gone viral on social media, with fans joking that even the arena’s scoreboard was part of Leonard’s endorsement portfolio. The claim arrives amid continued attention surrounding the NBA’s investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented the league’s salary cap through benefits provided to…

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What Baba Miller Brings to the Clippers

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The Clippers didn’t just sign a second-round pick—they made a statement. At 6-foot-11, Baba Miller offers the size, length, and versatility that every NBA team covets. He has the ability to handle the ball, make plays, defend multiple positions, and stretch the floor, giving Los Angeles another intriguing young piece to develop. By signing Miller to a 4-year, $9.61 million deal—the richest overall contract for a second-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft—the Clippers are signaling they believe his upside is worth investing in. If Miller develops consistently, this contract…

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Clippers sign second round pick Miller to four-year deal

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The Los Angeles Clippers are making a major investment in second-round pick Baba Miller. Miller has agreed to a 4-year, $9.61 million contract that includes two fully guaranteed seasons, according to his agents Deirunas Visockas and Guillermo Bermejo of Gersh Basketball. 💰 The deal is the largest overall contract handed to any second-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft so far, signaling the Clippers’ confidence in the 6-foot-11 forward’s long-term potential. 📈 Is Baba Miller one of the biggest steals of the 2026 NBA Draft? 👇 Drop your thoughts in…

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