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Sunday, September 13, 2026
Ballmer To Comply With League Findings, Not Pursue Legal Action

After previous statements indicated that Steve Ballmer and the Clippers were considering legal options to challenge the NBA’s findings in their cap circumvention investigation, the embattled owner...

Clippers Notes: DOJ Probe, Beal, Paul, No. 3

Michael McCann of Sportico takes a closer look at what the Department of Justice’s reported investigation into the Clippers’ dealings with Kawhi Leonard might mean for the team. Federal...

Clippers will follow a trend if Derrick Jones Jr.’s requests a trade

In the event Derrick Jones Jr. requests a trade, the LA Clippers will follow a trend they’ve shown over the last few months.

Saturday, September 12, 2026
Atlantic Notes: Raptors, Kawhi, M. Brown, Philon

Within his Raptors season primer, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca continues to hear from people familiar with the matter that the trade sending Kawhi Leonard to Toronto — and Brandon Ingram, Gradey...

Biggest regret of former fan favorite's career is something Clippers can agree with

A former fan favorite of the Clippers opened up about his regrets, and his biggest is one LA could most definitely agree with.

Norman Powell gets honest about how the Heat got better with Giannis Antetokounmpo

Norman Powell seems to be quite complementary to his former team.

Raptors get promising timeline update for Clippers' Kawhi Leonard trade after a lengthy holdup

The Toronto Raptors have still not made it official with the Los Angeles Clippers in a trade for Kawhi Leonard. There is belief in a new timeline that was given for when it can be finalized.

Friday, September 11, 2026
NBA’s Board Of Governors To Meet Next Monday, Tuesday

The NBA’s Board of Governors are scheduled to meet in New York next Monday and Tuesday (Sept. 14-15), according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, who writes that this meeting of team governors could...

Why is the Kawhi Leonard trade still on hold? Uncertain Clippers leadership reportedly among reasons

The blockbuster trade between the Clippers and Raptors remains in limbo after the league handed down L.A.'s punishment

Windhorst: What to expect at next week's NBA owners' meetings

The next steps in the Clippers investigation, league expansion and NBA Europe could all be decided next week.

Clippers were actually smart to prioritize Bradley Beal over Bennedict Mathurin

Although it didn’t make sense at first why the Clippers chose Bradley Beal over Bennedict Mathurin, the reasoning is starting to click.

Clippers, Kings predicted to battle for $19M Pistons' former first-rounder, elite versatile athlete

The Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings will both have the money to add next season. They are protected to potentially sign this emerging star to his first max contract.

Dodgers Dugout: Welcome back, Teoscar Hernández. Shohei Ohtani heads to the IL.

Teoscar Hernández has not been himself all season, but that seems to have changed over the last couple of weeks.

Clippers should begin exploring this Brandon Ingram trade idea once he arrives

As soon as Brandon Ingram arrives in LA as expected, the LA Clippers’ front office should begin exploring this trade idea.

Thursday, September 10, 2026
Clippers under federal investigation for Kawhi Leonard salary cap circumvention, per report

Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have opened a criminal investigation one week after the NBA punished the Clippers

And-Ones: Rookie Deals, Breakout Candidates, Tiers, Gallinari

In an interesting article for The Athletic, William Guillory, James L. Edwards III and Jared Weiss draft three 10-player teams using only players on their rookie scale contracts. The Spurs (Victor...

Report: Feds open investigation into Clippers' dealings with Kawhi

A federal investigation has been opened into the Clippers for allegedly circumventing the NBA's salary cap to compensate Kawhi Leonard, The New York Times reported.

Justice Dept. Investigating Clippers’ Dealings With Kawhi

Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have opened a criminal investigation into the Clippers following allegations that the team circumvented the NBA’s salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard more than his...

Clippers' post-Kawhi Leonard trade plans could help Keaton Wagler

If, in the wake of the Kawhi Leonard saga, the LA Clippers trade Darius Garland, that could help out Keaton Wagler in the long run.

Beal set to be first Clipper in No. 3 since Paul

Clippers guard Bradley Beal is take over the No. 3 jersey long associated with franchise legend Chris Paul, who has been recently outspoken about his treatment by the team.

Clippers can win looming Kawhi Leonard trade in more ways than one

The Los Angeles Clippers can make it out of the other side of the Kawhi Leonard trade looking a lot better.

Stein’s Latest: Duren, Kawhi, Clayton, Mavericks

As the Pistons’ negotiations with restricted free agent center Jalen Duren drag well into September, Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link) hears from one source familiar with the process...

Raptors predicted to trade RJ Barrett for $272M 3-time All-Star to pair with Kawhi Leonard

The Toronto Raptors are still trying to build their team for the upcoming season after landing Kawhi Leonard. In this deal, they get even stronger on the inside, but it does mean losing a fan and...

Clippers spark new controversy by giving Chris Paul's No. 3 jersey number to Bradley Beal

No other Clipper than CP3 has worn No. 3 since 2011, but that appears set to change this season

Clippers fans go rabid after Bradley Beal seemingly chooses Chris Paul's No. 3 jersey

A lot of words were hurled around by Clippers fans after seeing Bradley Beal seemingly choose the No. 3, a number that is largely associated with Chris Paul.

Kris Dunn trade idea from Clippers to Celtics is win-win for both sides

Sending Kris Dunn, who is on an expiring contract, to the Celtics would be a win-win trade for Boston and the LA Clippers.

Cavaliers predicted to part ways with $109M All-Star after James Harden, Peyton Watson deals

The Cleveland Cavaliers have made some big free agency moves. With those in place, they will have to let go of a big name at some point within the calendar year.

LA should offer training camp deal to former first-round pick likely to be waived

The Clippers should offer a training camp spot to a former first-round pick who is expected to be waived by his current team.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Pacific Notes: Ingram, Butler, Sabonis, Simmons

Once the Kawhi Leonard trade with Toronto is finalized, Jake Fischer expects the Clippers to hold onto Brandon Ingram for a while rather than immediately trying to flip him for other players or...

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard trade delay shouldn't change what needs to happen

The Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard trade with the Raptors hasn't gone through, and there's a reason.

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard reportedly with Raptors on team retreat despite trade being unfinished

The Toronto Raptors are still waiting on the Los Angeles Clippers to finalize the Kawhi Leonard trade. Despite it still being an ongoing situation, Leonard seems to already be bonding with his...

There’s something still holding Kawhi’s trade to the Raptors from going through

Even after the NBA punished the LA Clippers for cap circumvention, the trade of Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors is still on hold.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Pacific Notes: Ballmer, Richard, Jackson, Valley Suns

As the Clippers try to move forward in the wake of the NBA’s findings against them in its salary cap circumvention investigation, team owner Steve Ballmer, who has been suspended from team...

Kings may unknowingly do Clippers a Jalen Duren favor

The Los Angeles Clippers could create the cap space to make a run at Jalen Duren next summer if he hits unrestricted free agency.

Latest On Kawhi Leonard Trade

Shortly after the NBA announced the findings of its cap circumvention investigation into the Clippers last Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN stated that the trade sending Kawhi Leonard to the...

Clippers desperately need Jalen Duren and Pistons to not come to agreement

Right now, the LA Clippers desperately need Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons not to agree before the regular season begins.

Clippers may feel forced to put Darius Garland on the trade block

With everything that has happened in the past week, the LA Clippers may feel forced to put Darius Garland on the trade block.

Clippers may be forced to trade $197M elusive 3-time All-Star after Kawhi Leonard punishment

The Los Angeles Clippers are facing a pretty big punishment for their role in giving Kawhi Leonard extra funds. As a result, they may have to get rid of one of their most exciting young stars.

Monday, September 7, 2026
Clippers Notes: Strus, Next Steps, Cap Flexibility, More

Appearing on the Link with JB podcast (YouTube link), new Clippers wing Max Strus joked that he doesn’t have a “bag” and said he prides himself on doing the “little things” that help his star...

More Details On Peyton Watson’s Departure From Nuggets

The first sign that Peyton Watson might eventually part ways with the Nuggets came last October, when the team prioritized signing Christian Braun to a five-year, $125MM rookie scale extension and...

2027 NBA Preview: The Atlantic Division

213hoops.com 2027 NBA Preview: The Atlantic Division The final Eastern Conference division covered in my preview of the 2027 NBA season is also probably the strongest division in the entire NBA,...

Clippers trade talks with Raptors should continue after Kawhi is officially moved

Even after the Kawhi Leonard trade goes through, the LA Clippers should not stop trade talks with the Toronto Raptors.

Sunday, September 6, 2026
Max Strus reveals why being a shooter is not enough to maintain a role in the NBA

Max Strus dives into what it's like to fight for a role in the modern NBA.

Replacing John Collins with Rui Hachimura made Clippers good to great in key area

The LA Clippers replaced John Collins with Rui Hachimura and went from good to great in a key area of the team’s offense.

Saturday, September 5, 2026
Atlantic Notes: Clippers’ Draft Picks, Celtics, Sixers, Brown, Randle

The Celtics are in position to benefit from the harsh penalties handed out to the Clippers for salary cap circumvention, according to Brian Robb of MassLive. Part of the return in the deal that...

Chris Paul Calls Experience With Clippers ‘Disrespectful’

Chris Paul’s return to the Clippers last summer was supposed to be a feel-good story, giving the veteran guard a chance to end his NBA career with the organization where he had the most success....

NBA legend Chris Paul sounds off on Clippers for 'disrespectful' shocking decision last season

The Los Angeles Clippers made a surprising decision in the middle of last season that left many speech. Finally, Chris Paul has broke his silence on the entire thing by blasting the Clippers.

Friday, September 4, 2026
Clippers Investigation Notes: Ballmer, Precedent, Torre, More

While the Clippers could theoretically sue the NBA to try to reverse the penalties they received as a result of the year-long investigation into salary cap circumvention, the team and owner Steve...

There should be at least one Clippers game for fans to look forward to

Kawhi Leonard will make this a date worth circling on the Los Angeles Clippers' calendar.

Steve Ballmer has a crucial lesson to learn for the Clippers' sake

Steve Ballmer needs to help the Los Angeles Clippers move forward from the mess he created.

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