Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has been sued by 11 investors who allege he used a company to funnel millions of dollars to Kawhi Leonard. The investors claim Ballmer violated NBA salary cap rules to induce Leonard to re-sign with the Clippers. The lawsuit alleges Ballmer used Aspiration, now called Catona, to secretly channel funds to Leonard. The complaint states the … [Read more...] about Steve Ballmer Sued By 11 Aspiration Investors
Lakers Recall Adou Thiero From G League
The Los Angeles Lakers recalled Adou Thiero from the South Bay Lakers over the weekend. Thiero was originally sent down to the G League to rehab a knee injury. Thiero has been cleared for on-court contact and could be available on Sunday. … [Read more...] about Lakers Recall Adou Thiero From G League
Lakers Eyeing Mid-November Return For LeBron James
The Los Angeles Lakers haven't put an exact timetable on when star forward LeBron James will return. James has been out since training camp due to sciatica, but it appears he'll be back on the court soon. Lakers coach JJ Redick said James could return in the second or third week of November. Redick added that Luka Doncic should be back after the "next couple of games". Doncic … [Read more...] about Lakers Eyeing Mid-November Return For LeBron James
Lakers Face Regional Sports Network Uncertainty As Charter Explores Sale
The Los Angeles Lakers' lucrative regional sports network deal faces potential uncertainty as Charter Communications explores selling Spectrum SportsNet, which currently pays the team an average of $150 million annually through 2032, according to a Puck report that has raised concerns across the NBA. The Lakers' RSN payment is roughly triple the league average and represents … [Read more...] about Lakers Face Regional Sports Network Uncertainty As Charter Explores Sale
Clippers Decline 26-27 Rookie Scale Team Option For Kobe Brown
The LA Clippers will decline the 2026-27 rookie scale team option for forward Kobe Brown. This was the fourth-year option for Brown. LA, or another team if they acquire Brown via trade, will be capped at paying the 6-foot-7 forward $4.8 million in first-year salary. This is because teams are capped at offering a player equal to the amount of the declined option. The Clippers … [Read more...] about Clippers Decline 26-27 Rookie Scale Team Option For Kobe Brown