Ballmer Steps Back from Clippers Drama | Global News

Steve Ballmer drops the hammer: LA Clippers won’t fight NBA’s punishment after a year-long probe accused him of helping Kawhi Leonard skirt salary cap rules. The league slapped the team with a $30M fine, a one-year suspension for Ballmer, and five first-round draft picks — all already paid. Ballmer admits disagreements over the findings but urges unity among owners, apologizes to fans and staff, and vows to refocus on building the team and serving the community. The mess began with a now-bankrupt $28M endorsement deal tied to Leonard — and the co-founder behind it’s in prison for fraud. Ballmer’s message? Move on.

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