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The Clippers Were Hit With the Harshest Punishment in NBA History, and It Could Get Worse

Simply put, the Clippers are cooked. And the NBA hit Steve Ballmer in the one place that hurts the most.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 3

Breaking Down Every Penalty the NBA Gave the Clippers After Kawhi Leonard Probe

The NBA hit the Clippers with numerous penalties as a result of the investigation into alleged cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard. Let’s break them all down.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 2

NBA suspends Clippers owner and fines team $30m after Kawhi Leonard investigation

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for one year by the NBA, and the team was ordered to forfeit five first-round draft picks and pay a $30 million fine for violating salary cap circumvention rules in a case involving Kawhi Leonard

The Independent UK · Sep 2

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NBA Insider Reveals Chris Paul’s Reaction to Being Sent Home by Clippers

ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reported Chris Paul’s initial reaction to being told he was getting sent home by the Clippers.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 16, 2025

James Harden, Kawhi Leonard Were Also 'Shocked' by the Chris Paul-Clippers News

The Clippers late Tuesday night announced they were “parting ways” with Paul.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 4, 2025

‘Typical, Manipulative Bulls---’: Explaining Chris Paul’s Bitter Exit From the Clippers

The opinionated point guard has been a shadow of his former self, but deserved better than a middle-of-the-night meeting to discuss his departure.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 4, 2025

Ty Lue Makes First Comments on Clippers Parting Ways With Chris Paul

Ty Lue shared his thoughts on the Clippers moving on from Chris Paul.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 4, 2025

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Clippers President Responds to Reports Following Chris Paul’s Abrupt Release

Clippers president of basketball operations addressed reports surrounding the release of Chris Paul.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 3, 2025

The Clippers’ chaotic unravelling leaves Chris Paul as its most painful casualty

A feelgood reunion was meant to ease Chris Paul into retirement. Instead it has exposed a franchise losing its grip on competence

The Guardian - US · Dec 3, 2025

Kawhi Leonard Shrugs Off Endorsement Scandal Claims: ‘No Wrongdoing Here’

The Clippers star downplayed questions on media day about a $7 million per year endorsement deal, insisting neither he nor the Clippers violated NBA rules.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 30, 2025

Kawhi Leonard Gives First Public Comments On Clippers Investigation, Aspiration Contract

Kawhi Leonard addressed the NBA investigation into the Clippers for alleged salary cap circumvention and his contract with Aspiration for the first time on Monday.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 29, 2025

Clippers President Issues Statement on Kawhi Leonard Controversy to Open Media Day

Clippers president Lawrence Frank issued a lengthy statement at media day on Monday about the Kawhi Leonard situation.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 29, 2025

Bradley Beal Makes Classy Jersey Number Decision After Clippers Bring Back Chris Paul

Los Angeles is welcoming back a franchise icon.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 22, 2025

Clippers Executive Opens the Door to Reunion With Chris Paul

Could Paul be returning to the Clippers?

Sports Illustrated · Jul 19, 2025

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Sports Illustrated · Jul 16, 2024

There's No Way Clippers Are Actually Upset Kawhi Leonard Isn't Playing in Olympics

The Los Angeles Clippers say they're "very disappointed" that USA Basketball decided to pull Kawhi Leonard from the Paris Olympics. There's no way that's true.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 3, 2023

James Harden Will Make or Break the Clippers

Los Angeles’s risk could pay off big time, but only if the right version of Harden shows up to play.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 18, 2023

The Clippers Don’t Need to Swing for James Harden, but Maybe They Should

Los Angeles boasts a star-studded roster already, but given the team's injury history, is missing out on the 10-time All-Star also risking a title run?

Los Angeles Times · Jul 1, 2023

Russell Westbrook agrees to two-year deal with Clippers, who also trade for K.J. Martin

LOS ANGELES — Free agent point guard Russell Westbrook is returning to the Clippers after agreeing to a two-year contract that includes a player option for the second season, a person with knowledge of the agreement but not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to The Los Angeles Times on Saturday.

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Los Angeles Times · Apr 21, 2023

Short-handed Clippers fall to Devin Booker, Suns in Game 3

LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard pulled up to Crypto.com Arena 95 minutes before tip-off Thursday.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 23, 2023

'We want Russ to be Russ.' Clippers up to the challenge of winning with Russell Westbrook.

LOS ANGELES — Russell Westbrook entered his career's latest chapter Wednesday through a side door of the Clippers' practice facility, taking a seat on a podium surrounded by more cameras and microphones than have shown up at the Playa Vista headquarters in five months.

The Times of India · Feb 23, 2023

Russell Westbrook clears waivers to sign with Los Angeles Clippers

Russell Westbrook is now officially an LA Clippers players, having cleared waivers of his contract.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 21, 2023

Bill Plaschke: In signing Russell Westbrook, Clippers foolishly mirror the Lakers' mistake

Fool you once, shame on Russell Westbrook.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 20, 2023

Clippers plan to sign Russell Westbrook, but is he a good fit?

From the start of speculation earlier this month that Russell Westbrook might join the Clippers, the potential fit was not obvious.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 11, 2023

Two Clippers agree: Russell Westbrook would be a good fit with team

LOS ANGELES — In comments that revealed differences in how some Clippers players value the role of a traditional point guard versus the team's front office, All-Star wing Paul George and starting forward Marcus Morris Sr. on Friday said the team needed to add a pure point guard and openly…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 11, 2023

Clippers’ title hopes take a seat for at least one more game in loss to Bucks

LOS ANGELES — Around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, as a little more than three hours remained until the NBA’s trade deadline, the Los Angeles Clippers didn’t have any trades close to happening, said Lawrence Frank, the team’s president of basketball operations.

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