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sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Clippers-Kawhi trade to Raptors stalls amid league discipline fallout

The Clippers’ push to trade Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors remains on hold as the NBA’s discipline fallout on the Clippers’ front office delays negotiations; the Raptors had paused the deal earlier over concerns about the punishment’s impact, but both sides still expect the trade to eventually go through, with the reported package including Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-rounders, two first-round pick swaps and a second-round pick.

via The New York Times|

#front-office #kawhi-leonard #la-clippers

sports-business1 month ago•9 min saved

Gillian Zucker, Central Figure in Kawhi Leonard Scandal, Faces Historic NBA Penalties

An NBA inquiry found Clippers executive Gillian Zucker at the center of handling outside-the-cap endorsement deals for Kawhi Leonard, leading to the league’s harshest penalties: Zucker received a one-year unpaid suspension, Clippers owner Steve Ballmer a one-year ban, and Lawrence Frank a six-month ban; the team must surrender five first-round picks and pay a $30 million fine. Investigators described Zucker as a dishonest witness and the primary conduit for sponsorships tied to Leonard, including deals with Boingo, Daktronics, Lockton, and Aspiration, while the Clippers denied wrongdoing. The report portrays a coordinated effort to boost Leonard’s earnings through non-compliant agreements.

via The New York Times|

#endorsement-deals #gillian-zucker #kawhi-leonard

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Cuban cheers Torre as NBA hits Clippers with record penalties in Kawhi case

Mark Cuban congratulated Pablo Torre after the NBA issued a historic punishment to the Los Angeles Clippers, owner Steve Ballmer, and Kawhi Leonard for salary-cap circumvention. Ballmer was suspended for one year, the Clippers were fined $30 million, first-round picks from 2029–2033 were wiped, and Leonard was ordered to repay $700,000. The penalties followed a year‑long investigation sparked by Torre’s reporting on Leonard’s off‑court income deals, with Cuban previously backing Ballmer before the sanctions were announced.

via The New York Times|

#kawhi-leonard #la-clippers #nba

sports2 months ago•7 min saved

Kawhi Leonard Linked to Hidden Daktronics Deal Amid Clippers Cap Probe

A podcast report alleges Kawhi Leonard had a secret multi‑million sponsorship with Daktronics, the maker of the Clippers’ Halo video board, potentially used to sidestep the NBA salary cap in connection with the Aspiration sponsorship. The NBA’s ongoing investigation, led by Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz, remains unresolved and has delayed related moves, with Daktronics not publicly confirming the deal and no comment from the NBA or Clippers.

via The New York Times|

#daktronics #kawhi-leonard #la-clippers

sports3 months ago•1 min saved

Hawks Add Estonia-born Big Man Veesaar in Draft Rights Swap

The Atlanta Hawks acquired the draft rights to 6-11 center Henri Veesaar (52nd pick in the 2026 NBA Draft) from the LA Clippers in exchange for Narcisse Ngoy’s rights and cash. Veesaar starred at UNC in 2025-26, averaging 17.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 blocks per game, earning All-ACC Second Team honors and a Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year finalist nod, with notable shooting efficiency and 15 double-doubles.

via NBA.com|

#atlanta-hawks #estonia #henri-veesaar

sports5 months ago•5 min saved

Curry's late surge powers Warriors past Clippers in play-in thriller

Stephen Curry erupted for 35 points, including 27 in the second half, despite knee trouble, to spark a fourth‑quarter comeback and carry the Golden State Warriors to a 126-121 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA play-in, earning a trip to Phoenix for a win‑and‑in game. Al Horford nailed 4-of-4 threes in the fourth, Draymond Green stifled Kawhi Leonard on defense, and Gui Santos and Kristaps Porzingis added 20-point outings for Golden State as they move on while the Clippers’ season ends amid developments surrounding Leonard’s sponsorship and league scrutiny.

via NBC Sports|

#fourth-quarter-comeback #golden-state-warriors #la-clippers

2026-sofi-nba-play-in-tournament5 months ago•33 min saved

Play-In Night 2 Preview: Magic-76ers, Warriors-Clippers Battle for No. 7

Two Play-In games tip off the NBA postseason on Wednesday: East’s No. 8 Orlando Magic host No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers, and West’s No. 10 Golden State Warriors visit the No. 9 LA Clippers. Philadelphia will be without Joel Embiid due to appendicitis, with Adem Bona and Andre Drummond stepping in, while Stephen Curry has returned for Golden State. The article predicts an Orlando upset in the East and a Clippers win in the West, with the winners advancing to face Boston and Phoenix in the first round.

via NBA|

#2026-sofi-nba-play-in-tournament #golden-state-warriors #la-clippers

sports6 months ago•11 min saved

Play-In Stakes Hit Friday as Blazers Host Clippers in Portland

Two Western Conference rivals meet in Portland with Play-In seeding on the line: the Trail Blazers (40-40) host the Clippers (41-39) on Friday; with a win, L.A. would lock up the eighth seed via the season-series tiebreaker, sending Portland to ninth, while a Blazers win would grant Portland the tiebreaker and likely move them to eighth to face the Suns in the Play-In bracket.

via NBA|

#la-clippers #nba #play-in-tournament

top-stories8 months ago•26 min saved

CP3 lands in Toronto in three-team trade with Clippers and Nets

Veteran guard Chris Paul is headed to the Toronto Raptors as part of a three-team deal with the LA Clippers and Brooklyn Nets. Toronto receives Paul, Brooklyn acquires Ochai Agbaji and a 2032 second-round pick, and the Clippers obtain the rights to Vanja Marinković. Paul, 40, plans to retire after this season and could be moved again before the trade deadline; the deal also affects roster and tax considerations, and Paul will not be required to report to Toronto immediately.

via NBA|

#brooklyn-nets #chris-paul #la-clippers

sports8 months ago•25 min saved

Harden heads to Cavaliers in Garland swap with Clippers

In a blockbuster swap, the Los Angeles Clippers trade James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland and a future second-round pick, with NBA approval likely soon; Harden, averaging 25.4 points this season, joins Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland, while Garland heads to LA to give the Clippers a youthful star and a future-focused path.

via NBA|

#cleveland-cavaliers #darius-garland #james-harden

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Steve Ballmer's $10M Investment Sparks NBA Cap Circumvention Concerns

LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer denied knowledge of a controversial endorsement deal with Kawhi Leonard that allegedly circumvented NBA salary cap rules, and called for an NBA investigation into the matter, which involves a bankrupt company accused of fraud.

via The Guardian|

#aspiration #kawhi-leonard #la-clippers

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Chris Paul Rejoins Clippers for 21st NBA Season

Chris Paul, at age 40, has agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal to return to the LA Clippers for his 21st NBA season, bringing his extensive experience and leadership to the team alongside recent signings like Bradley Beal and John Collins.

via The Guardian|

#chris-paul #free-agency #hall-of-fame

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Norman Powell's Trade to Heat Sparks Excitement and Reflection

Norman Powell was unexpectedly traded from the LA Clippers to the Miami Heat, which initially shocked him but has now become a meaningful and exciting opportunity, especially given his childhood admiration for the Heat and Dwyane Wade.

via RealGM|

#la-clippers #miami-heat #nba

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

SGA's 45 Points Lead Thunder to Victory Over Clippers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 45 points, along with 9 assists and 5 steals, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 134-126 victory over the LA Clippers. Despite the impressive performance, Gilgeous-Alexander downplayed the achievement, focusing instead on preparing his team for a deeper playoff run. The Thunder, playing without injured big men including Chet Holmgren, managed to hold off a late Clippers rally. Gilgeous-Alexander's leadership and ability to take over games have drawn comparisons to NBA greats.

via ESPN|

#chet-holmgren #la-clippers #nba

sports1 year ago•5 min saved

Paul George Faces Boos in Sixers' Clash with Clippers

Paul George was booed by LA Clippers fans during his return to the Intuit Dome as a Philadelphia 76ers player, despite receiving a video tribute. George, who played five seasons with the Clippers, expressed confusion over the boos, attributing his departure to contract disagreements rather than a trade demand. He emphasized his positive relationships with Clippers management and former teammates, dismissing any bad blood. George signed a four-year, $212 million contract with the 76ers after the Clippers declined his request for a no-trade clause.

via ESPN|

#fan-reaction #la-clippers #nba