Steve Ballmer won’t fight salary-cap circumvention penalties, apologizes to Clippers fans
LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has decided to accept the NBA's penalties regarding salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard. This marks a reversal of his previous stance to challenge the league's investigation.
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LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer announced Sunday night he’s complying with the NBA’s punishment in the Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention…
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