Sept. 14, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer backed down.
The team initially said it would “vigorously” challenge one of the harshest punishments in NBA history for violating salary cap rules, but Ballmer opted not to fight the penalties that will hamstring the team for years.
“We are committing to put this chapter behind us,” Ballmer said in a [statement](https://x.com/Steven_Ballmer/status/2099332460899368990?s=46) posted online Sunday night. “We have communicated to the NBA that we are complying with the penalties assessed by the league, have paid the fine, and are moving forward. While there are still disagreements concerning the findings in the report, this is ...
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