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Friday, September 4, 2026
Clippers could trade $197M All-Star after NBA ruling
Clippers have painfully obvious trade to make to restock valuable draft capital

There is a painfully obvious trade out there for the Clippers to make where they obtain much-needed draft capital following the latest punishment.

Clippers suggested to take NBA’s initial penalty after fines and first-round picks taken

Should the Clippers just take it and move on?

Keaton Wagler is one of biggest losers of Clippers investigation results

Keaton Wagler, a rookie who was just drafted fifth overall, is one of the biggest losers of the Clippers’ latest punishment.

College football picks for Week 1; how Clippers can rebound from Kawhi Leonard saga

Plus Ryan Wilson's preseason 2027 NFL Draft big board

Windhorst: The Clippers need to take this L -- and move on

After the NBA levied its enormous punishment on the Clippers, the team would be wise to change course and lean on precedent -- fast.

Thursday, September 3, 2026
Clippers reportedly have $375M 'priority' for Raptors after investigation ends in harsh punishment

The NBA has finalized the punishments for the Los Angeles Clippers. Even with all of the penalties, the Clippers are focusing on giving the Toronto Raptors a huge asset.

TLTJTP: Clippers Get Crushed by NBA for Cap Circumvention

213hoops.com TLTJTP: Clippers Get Crushed by NBA for Cap Circumvention It’s now been over a full day since the NBA brought a hammer down on the Clippers for cap circumvention, which meant Lucas...

Kawhi Investigation Notes: Punishment, Raptors, Precedent, More

The NBA essentially maxed out the penalties on the Clippers that the Collective Bargaining Agreement allows the league to impose on teams and executives as a result of salary cap circumvention....

Worst deal in NBA history? With Clippers' penalties, the Kawhi Leonard signing now rivals Luka Dončić trade

With Wednesday's ruling, Leonard continues to cost the Clippers way more than he was ever worth

What the Wolves scandal tells us about the Clippers' future -- good and very bad

After being punished for cap circumvention in 2000, Minnesota went nearly two decades without any playoff success. Is the same in store for Steve Ballmer's franchise?

What's next for Clippers after Kawhi Leonard punishment: How bad is it, and the plan for digging themselves out

How bad it is for the Clippers and what they can do to pivot after losing five draft picks

Kawhi costed Clippers significantly more than latest punishment

Though the latest punishment is steep for the LA Clippers, Kawhi Leonard has cost them far more than that.

Cavaliers officially sign $9M 6-foot-11 rim protector to pair with James Harden, Donovan Mitchell

The Cleveland Cavaliers made another free agency signing on Wednesday. This time they get a big man, who they drafted a few years ago.

Raptors-Clippers' official Kawhi Leonard trade details revealed after NBA finishes investigation

With the NBA ending its investigation on Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers things can go back to somewhat of normal. Leonard's trade to the Toronto can happen at any time and after a...

More On Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, NBA Investigation

The NBA’s press release announcing the penalties assessed to the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard for violating the league’s salary cap circumvention rules outlined the investigators’ findings in broad...

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer reveals what he really feels about Kawhi Leonard's punishment

Steve Ballmer seems to have been affected by the Kawhi Leonard situation.

Worst punishments in sports history: How Clippers scandal compares to BountyGate, SMU ‘death penalty’ and more

The NBA laid down a historic punishment on Wednesday, making the Clippers' cap circumvention scandal one of the most consequential in sports history.

NBA insider reveals timeline for Kawhi Leonard-Raptors trade after Clippers punishment

The Los Angeles Clippers traded Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors earlier in the offseason and then mayhem happened. Now, with everything cleared up, it seems like it will still be able to go...

What can the Clippers do now? Rebuilding after NBA's harshest penalties won't be easy, but there's a blueprint

The Clippers, docked five first-round picks for breaking salary cap rules, are in a bad position, but it could be much worse

NBA hammers Clippers over Kawhi Leonard scandal; Dante Moore No. 1 in CFB QB rankings

Plus, your 2026 fantasy football draft guides are here

Kawhi Leonard is a Hall of Fame scam artist who deserves Clippers fans' boos

The Clippers were easy marks when Kawhi Leonard was a free agent, and he took advantage of them. The NBA has now throttled the team with sanctions.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Revelations from NBA's Clippers investigation: What report says about Uncle Dennis, other companies and more

Here are some of the most interesting aspects of the summary report from Wachtell Lipton

Raptors-Clippers Trade Expected To Finalize “In The Next Couple Of Days”

While the basketball world waits for the dust to settle on the ramifications of the league’s recently issued penalties for the Clippers in their salary cap circumvention investigation, there’s...

NBA offseason buzz: NBA levels enormous punishments on the Clippers

We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on Kawhi Leonard and the NBA's investigation into the Clippers.

Suspensions, picks revoked and a $30 million fine: Making sense of the NBA's staggering Clippers punishment

A $30M fine. Five first-round picks taken away. Steve Ballmer suspended for a year. ESPN's NBA insiders break down the harshest punishment in league history.

NBA drops the hammer on The Cheatin’ Clippers, and they can't shed the stink

They had transformed themselves from the ridiculed Clip Joint to a top-shelf NBA organization, but they now have been affixed with a scarlet eight letters that will follow them forever: cheaters.

Kawhi Leonard gets best-case scenario, leaves Clippers in the dust after NBA investigation

Leonard gets to flee to Toronto mostly unscathed, while the Clippers are left to pick up the pieces

What's next after NBA's Clippers punishment? Five lingering questions about Kawhi Leonard trade, appeals, more

The Kawhi trade to the Raptors should go through, but the Clippers' appeals process is much less clear

Clippers Call Leonard Investigation a “Witch Hunt,” Will Explore Legal Options

The Clippers have issued their second response of the day to the NBA’s announcement of the penalties it is levying against the team and executives for their role in the Kawhi Leonard salary cap...

Clippers 'vehemently reject' NBA's findings in Kawhi Leonard investigation, vow to 'fight' punishments

The NBA hammered the Clippers with penalties following an investigation into salary cap circumvention

NBA fines Clippers $30M, strips 5 1st-rounders in Kawhi Leonard probe

The NBA fined the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million and stripped away five first-round draft picks to punish the franchise for violating salary cap cir

Punishment of Kawhi’s investigation is terrible news for Clippers future

The NBA hammer has dropped in the Kawhi Leonard investigation, and the outcome is nothing but trouble for the Clippers.

Why wasn't Kawhi Leonard's contract wasn't voided? The differences vs. NBA's last major cap circumvention case

While the Clippers got hammered for cap circumvention, Kawhi Leonard avoided a suspension or voided contract from the NBA

Clippers-Kawhi Leonard probe winners & losers: L.A. gets death penalty while small markets, Pablo Torre thrive

Who is feeling good and who is hurting in the wake of the Kawhi Leonard-cap circumvention punishments?

Kawhi Leonard releases statement following conclusion of NBA's investigation into Clippers
Clippers lose five first-round picks, fined $30M

Among the punishments announced by the league following an investigation into the Clippers: A loss of five first-round draft picks and a fine of $30M. Owner Steve Ballmer was suspended from all...

Clippers Hammered by NBA for Kawhi Leonard Cap Circumvention

213hoops.com Clippers Hammered by NBA for Kawhi Leonard Cap Circumvention The NBA finally handed out their punishment to the Clippers for the Kawhi Leonard Aspiration saga, and it was a big one,...

NBA hammers Clippers, Steve Ballmer for salary cap circumvention as Kawhi Leonard avoids suspension

The NBA released the findings of its nearly year-long investigation into salary cap circumvention allegations on Wednesday

Clippers-Kawhi Leonard investigation punishments: L.A. stripped of 5 first-round picks, more harsh penalties

Here's what you need to know about how the league condemned those deemed to be part of the Aspiration scheme with Leonard

NBA hammers Clippers, Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard following investigation

The NBA handed down sweeping penalties to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, team executives, the team and Kawhi Leonard following an investigation.

Clippers Lose Five Draft Picks, Steve Ballmer Suspended For One Year For Violating Salary Cap

The NBA has imposed major penalties on the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard for violating the salary-cap circumvention rules, the league has announced in a press release. The penalties were imposed...

SEC looking into Kawhi Leonard's endorsement deal with Daktronics as NBA probe continues

Daktronics' CFO confirmed this week that the Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking information

NBA fines Clippers $30M, penalizes Kawhi Leonard and more after investigation

The Los Angeles Clippers were fined $30 million and star player Kawhi Leonard was hit with a $700,000 penalty by the NBA on Wednesday for violating salary cap circumvention rules. The league came...

Darius Garland is spot-on about how he can help two of Clippers brightest pieces

Darius Garland opened up about how he can help the most valuable pieces of the Clippers’ youth, and he was spot on with his words.

Monday, August 31, 2026
Clippers' training camp news leaves a bigger Kawhi Leonard question unanswered

We officially know where the Los Angeles Clippers will hold training camp, but not whether Kawhi Leonard will still technically be on the team then.

Rui Hachimura already proving he deserves larger role on Clippers next season

Rui Hachimura has used the FIBA qualifiers to prove to the LA Clippers that he deserves a larger role next season.

Clippers To Hold Training Camp In Hawaiʻi

The Clippers will return to Hawaiʻi for their training camp ahead of the 2026/27 season, the team announced on Monday. The team will hold Media Day at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Monday,...

Clippers will eventually come to Max Strus realization Cavs know well

One realization the Cleveland Cavaliers have about Max Strus is one the LA Clippers will inevitably come to next season. 

Max Strus' signature skills is about to make Keaton Wagler's life so much easier

What Max Strus is best at on the court will help Keaton Wagler tremendously throughout his rookie season in the NBA.

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