Tag: Steve Ballmer
Clippers name Trent Redden interim president of basketball operations
The Clippers have named general manager Trent Redden their interim president of basketball operations while Lawrence Frank serves a six-month suspension, the team announced.
Assistant...
Jazz owner Ryan Smith supports Clippers punishment, praises Steve Ballmer
Jazz owner Ryan Smith believes the NBA was right to punish the Clippers. He also remains firmly in Steve Ballmer’s corner.
Smith addressed both sides...
Clippers name John Gibson interim governor, CEO after Steve Ballmer suspension
The Clippers have selected Los Angeles attorney John Gibson to lead the organization during Steve Ballmer’s one-year suspension.
The NBA approved Gibson as the team’s...
Steve Ballmer had little to gain and plenty to lose by suing NBA
Steve Ballmer’s sudden surrender to the NBA looked surprising.
Legally, it may have been the first sensible move the Clippers made in weeks.
Michael McCann of...
Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors expected to be completed ‘in coming days’
The Kawhi Leonard trade may finally be approaching the finish line.
A source close to Leonard expects the Clippers and Raptors to complete the long-delayed...
Clippers still not ready to complete Kawhi Leonard trade despite Ballmer reversal
Steve Ballmer has surrendered his fight against the NBA. That apparently does not mean the Clippers are ready to finish their Kawhi Leonard trade...
Steve Ballmer backs down, Clippers won’t sue NBA over cap penalties
The Clippers’ legal fight against the NBA has ended before it ever began.
Owner Steve Ballmer has informed the league that the franchise will comply...
Clippers wanted out of Lakers’ shadow; now they’re buried in scandal
Let’s begin with the uncomfortable part: The Clippers should feel insecure about the Lakers.
One franchise owns Los Angeles basketball. It has the championships, banners,...
Clippers fallout, NBA Europe on agenda for next week’s owners meetings
The NBA’s team owners will gather in New York on Monday and Tuesday, and this particular Board of Governors meeting could involve considerably more...
Clippers considering lawsuit, possible restraining order against NBA
The Clippers have already rejected the NBA’s findings. Now they’re considering whether to ask a court to do something about them.
Steve Ballmer and the...
Federal prosecutors open inquiry into Clippers-Kawhi Leonard matter
The NBA finished investigating the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard. The federal government apparently has not.
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have opened a criminal investigation into...
ESPN reporter defends Clippers coverage after widespread criticism
ESPN came under fire after the NBA dropped the hammer on the Clippers. Now one of the reporters behind the story that drew much...
Kawhi Leonard trade still on hold, but original deal expected to stand
The Kawhi Leonard trade has been waiting more than two months to become official. Apparently, it needs a little longer.
This time, though, the holdup...
Clippers need to stop fighting NBA and start thinking about their future
The Clippers are furious with the NBA. Steve Ballmer is furious with the NBA. They believe they've been wronged, the investigation was biased and...
