Basketball
Danilo Gallinari: Kawhi Leonard's Punishment Too Light
The Italian forward says the NBA let Leonard off easy over the Clippers' cap circumvention case, arguing he should pay all $50 million, not $700,000.
Los Angeles Clippers
Steve Ballmer Drops Legal Fight, Apologises to Clippers Fans
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has ended his challenge to the NBA's salary-cap penalty in the Kawhi Leonard case, accepted the sanctions and paid the fine.
Steve Kerr on Will Richard's Late-Season Fade
Warriors coach Steve Kerr says fatigue, not form, explains why rookie Will Richard sat out both play-in games after a promising debut season.
Draymond Green: Clippers' Slide a Chance for Ingram, Garland
Green says the Clippers' bleak outlook gives Brandon Ingram and Darius Garland motive to shine individually, potentially forcing trades that net the picks LA badly needs.
Clippers and Kawhi Leonard Face Federal Investigation
Brooklyn's US Attorney's office is probing the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard over fund transfers, ahead of the NBA's own salary-cap investigation results.
Clippers Fans Frustrated Over Silence After NBA Sanctions
A week after the NBA stripped the Clippers of five first-round picks and suspended Steve Ballmer, fans say the club has yet to address its own supporters.
Bradley Beal to Wear Chris Paul's No. 3 at Clippers
Beal will switch from No. 0 to No. 3 next season, the number Chris Paul wore for the Clippers before their split, and paid tribute to him on X.
Pablo Torre Faces Lawsuit Threat Over Clippers Probe
Insider Chris Mannix says Clippers figures warned journalist Pablo Torre of legal action after his investigation triggered a record $30m NBA fine and Ballmer's suspension.
Clippers Not Shopping Brandon Ingram Despite NBA Penalty
Insider Jake Fischer says the Clippers aren't actively discussing trading Brandon Ingram despite the record punishment over the Kawhi Leonard cap deal.
Trent Redden to Serve as Clippers' Acting President
The Clippers will name GM Trent Redden acting president of basketball operations after the NBA suspended Lawrence Frank for six months over cap circumvention.
Kenny Smith: Clippers' Punishment Was Deserved
NBA analyst Kenny Smith says the Clippers' salary-cap penalties were fair, warning the loss of five draft picks could cripple the roster for years.
Draymond Green Backs Kawhi Leonard Over Clippers Scandal
Green says he believes Leonard didn't know about the sham deals, while Markieff Morris calls that account impossible to believe given the money involved.
Ben Simmons agrees one-year deal with Sacramento Kings
The 2016 first pick, out since April 2025, signs a $3.5m contract for 2026/27 with a rebuilding Kings side led by Doug Christie.
Clippers Fined $30m, Stripped of Picks Over Leonard Deal
The NBA hit the Clippers with record penalties for circumventing the salary cap in Kawhi Leonard's 2019 contract, suspending owner Steve Ballmer for a year.