Steve Ballmer's latest Clippers statement is great news for the Thunder
The LA Clippers accepting their penalties is great news for the Oklahoma City Thunder's pick next year.
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Toronto Raptors and LA Clippers finalize deal to send Kawhi Leonard to Toronto
Kawhi Leonard, Toronto Raptor once again. The post Toronto Raptors and LA Clippers finalize deal to send Kawhi Leonard to Toronto first appeared on Raptors Republic .
LA Clippers, Toronto Raptors Have Agreed To Complete Kawhi Leonard Trade
The Clippers are trading Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, one first-round pick swap and two second-round picks.
Done Deal! Clippers & Raptors Finall Agree To Complete Kawhi Leonard Trade
It's finally done. The Los Angeles Clippers have finally agreed to finalize their deal, originally made on June 30th, to send Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors. Done deal: The LA Clippers and Raptors have both agreed to complete the trade sending Kawhi Leonard to Toronto for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, one first-round pick swap and two second-rounders, per ESPN sources. The sides will now schedule a trade call. — Shams Charania (@ShamsChara...
Kawhi Leonard Traded to Raptors After Clippers Investigation, New NBA Rumors Reveal Full Details
The trade sending star forward Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Toronto Raptors reportedly has officially been processed on Monday.
Kawhi Leonard trade officially completed by Clippers, Raptors after NBA’s investigative punishments
The LA Clippers and Toronto Raptors have officially submitted the necessary details and paperwork to the league office on Monday to make their trade involving the two-time NBA Finals MVP and seven-time All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard official. While the Clippers entered the offseason with the mindset of keeping Leonard as their main star after trading […] The post Kawhi Leonard trade officially completed by Clippers, Raptors after NBA’s investigative punishments appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Clippers, Raptors agree to complete Kawhi Leonard trade
So much for “in the coming days.” It took only a few hours. The Clippers and Raptors have agreed to complete their long-delayed trade sending Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto, ESPN reported. The teams will now schedule the required trade call with the NBA. Under the agreed-upon terms, the Raptors will receive Leonard. The Clippers […] The post Clippers, Raptors agree to complete Kawhi Leonard trade appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Kawhi Leonard-Toronto Raptors trade saga has come to an end
After the conclusion of the salary cap circumvention case involving the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard , the trade saga with the Toronto Raptors has come to an end. According to ESPN's Shams Charania , the trade has been completed with both sides agreeing to send Leonard to Toronto for Brandon Ingram , Gradey Dick , two unprotected first-round picks, one first-round pick swap and two second-rounders. The Raptors and Clippers are set to schedule a trade call. The move was paused fo...
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 Sportico explained that Ballmer and the Clippers faced considerable obstacles if they followed through on threats to sue the league over its salary-cap circumvention penalties. The NBA constitution operates […] The post Steve Ballmer had little to gain and plenty to lose by suing NBA appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers' dream Derrick Jones Jr. trade should have real legs to stand on
The Los Angeles Clippers could work 'in good faith' with Derrick Jones Jr. on getting him to his next team. The Los Angeles Lakers just need to be picked.
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 deal “in the coming days,” according to Sam Amick and Matt Schubert of The Athletic. That runs counter to what Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported earlier Monday. Fischer […] The post Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors expected to be completed ‘in coming days’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Why Steve Ballmer accepting NBA punishment won’t speed up Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer accepted his punishment from the NBA, but the Kawhi Leonard trade to the Raptors remains on hold.
Kawhi Leonard to Raptors: Will the Trade Get Approved Now That Ballmer Has Accepted His Punishment?
The Kawhi Leonard trade to the Toronto Raptors looked like a formality when the deal was agreed upon. Instead, the blockbuster has been stuck in limbo while the Los Angeles Clippers dealt with the fallout from the NBA’s investigation. Now that Steve Ballmer has accepted the league’s punishment, the biggest question remains whether the deal […] The post Kawhi Leonard to Raptors: Will the Trade Get Approved Now That Ballmer Has Accepted His Punishment? appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Lakers' Los Angeles supremacy is secure after Clippers bend the knee to the NBA
Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers could not evade the NBA's punishment. The Los Angeles Lakers must be quietly thrilled.
Steve Ballmer Makes A Stunning U-Turn After The NBA Hammers The Clippers
Steve Ballmer is taking a very different approach to the NBA’s punishment of the Los Angeles Clippers. After the organization initially rejected the league’s findings and planned to fight back, Ballmer has now accepted the penalties and said the franchise is ready to move forward. The change comes less than two weeks after the NBA [...]
Ballmer Apology Signals No Legal Fight Over NBA Penalties
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer on Sunday night apologized via a post on X for the “distraction and distress” associated with the salary-cap-circumvention scandal and wrote that the Clippers are “complying with the penalties assessed by the league.” Ballmer noted that while there are “disagreements concerning the findings in the report,” he wants the […]
Danilo Gallinari Says Kawhi Leonard Owes Him More Than $700,000
Danilo Gallinari has not forgotten how his time with the Los Angeles Clippers came to an end. Years later, the former NBA forward still believes one decision changed far more than the team’s plans at the time. Gallinari recently looked back on that period and explained why he still feels the consequences personally. His comments [...]
Danilo Gallinari Calls Out Kawhi Leonard, Says He Should Pay $50 Million NBA Fine And Blames Him For Derailing His Career
Danilo Gallinari blamed Kawhi Leonard for changing his career trajectory and says the former Clippers star should pay $50 million.
Steve Ballmer Is Just Going To Have To Take It
Nothing beats watching a billionaire eat filth in public, unless the chefs and waiters at Maison De Merde are all billionaires too. And so it is that Steve Ballmer's semi-abject capitulation to reality, and to the penalty he was handed in the face of overwhelming evidence of salary cap contravention in the guise of botanical fraud , arrives without either the proper level of humiliation or the burn-down-the-village revenge that would have satisfied us all infinitely more. The fun was in the ...
Kawhi Leonard Trade To Raptors May Be Close To Completion
By Arthur Hill | at September 14, 2026 8:00 am Steve Ballmer’s acceptance of the league’s penalties for salary cap circumvention could clear the way for the Kawhi Leonard trade to be completed soon. A source close to Leonard told Sam Amick and Matt Schubert of The Athletic that he expects the deal to be finalized “in the coming days.” The Clippers and Raptors agreed to the trade in late June, but Toronto paused it on July 9 due to concerns that the investigation might result in a suspension fo...
NBA Insider sends warning on Clippers-Raptors Kawhi Leonard trade after Steve Ballmer’s apology
Steve Ballmer accepting the NBA’s punishment does not mean the Kawhi Leonard trade to the Toronto Raptors is any closer to the finish line, according to fresh reporting out of the league’s Board of Governors meetings. The Clippers still have not decided who will serve as the franchise’s interim governor, even as the NBA convenes […] The post NBA Insider sends warning on Clippers-Raptors Kawhi Leonard trade after Steve Ballmer’s apology appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kawhi Leonard Trade To Raptors May Be Close To Completion
Steve Ballmer’s acceptance of the league’s penalties for salary cap circumvention could clear the way for the Kawhi Leonard trade to be completed soon. A source close to Leonard told Sam Amick and Matt Schubert of The Athletic that he expects the deal to be finalized “in the coming days.” The Clippers and Raptors agreed […]
Danilo Gallinari says Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard should pay $50M after lenient fine
Former Los Angeles Clippers player Danilo Gallinari has recently spoken on the drama surrounding Kawhi Leonard. An independent investigation conducted into the Clippers and Leonard regarding salary cap circumvention resulted in a hefty fine, draft picks, and the suspension of franchise owner Steve Ballmer. Now that Ballmer has accepted his fate after the NBA imposed […] The post Danilo Gallinari says Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard should pay $50M after lenient fine appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Steve Ballmer Makes First Public Statement (& What It Means For Kawhi Leonard Trade)
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has opened up about the severe punishment the NBA hammered his team with over the Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention scandal. He penned a social media post overnight explaining where they're at: For my Los Angeles Clippers followers This has been a very difficult time for everybody associated with the Clippers, and for that, I have sincere regrets. I want to apologize to our fans, employees, and my fellow NBA team owners for the distraction and distress th...
Steve Ballmer Takes Responsibility With Bold Message After Clippers’ Controversial NBA Penalty
Steve Ballmer released a statement on Sunday after the NBA handed down brutal punishment for salary-cap circumvention involving star player Kawhi Leonard. The league conducted a year-long investigation into the case. Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Clippers were given a penalty, including Ballmer’s one-year suspension. As part of the punishment, Ballmer is not allowed [...]
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