Steve Ballmer Refused to Settle with NBA in Clippers Investigation

Steve Ballmer refused to settle with NBA in Clippers investigation

A new report suggests that Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer may have overplayed his hand in trying to clear his name as part of an investigation into fake sponsorship deals. Pablo Torre, who initially broke the story, appeared on “The Dan Patrick Show” Thursday and revealed that Ballmer had the opportunity to save face …

Pablo Torre drops lawsuit claim for Steve Ballmer, Clippers in retaliation to NBA

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer could choose to sue the NBA, according to podcaster Pablo Torre.

Why has NBA punished LA Clippers, Steve Ballmer and executive Gillian Zucker with heavy penalties, what is the scandal about?

NBA News: The NBA has imposed major penalties on the Los Angeles Clippers after a nearly yearlong investigation into salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Le.

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 Ballmer — who was suspended for one year as part of the punishment — would have a difficult timing winning, writes Michael McCann […]

Steve Ballmer Reportedly Rejected NBA Settlement Offer, Chose to Fight Clippers Investigation

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer reportedly had an opportunity to bring the NBA’s investigation into alleged improper sponsorship arrangements to a relatively quiet conclusion. Instead, Ballmer chose to fight. According to Pablo Torre, who initially broke the story surrounding the Clippers and alleged sponsorship arrangements involving Kawhi Leonard, the NBA approached Ballmer about resolving …

Steve Ballmer chose fight with NBA over settlement

Steve Ballmer is apparently still furious over the NBA’s punishment of the Clippers. The more interesting question may be whether that anger is getting in his way. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said on Get Up that Ballmer is “very clearly angry” after the league fined the Clippers $30 million, stripped them of five first-round picks and […]