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NBA Team Analysis and Scandals

Updated 2026-09-03 17:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Steve Ballmer's Clippers face a future of potential playoff failure after the team was punished for cap circumvention in 2000. The NBA also saw significant contract signings, including Michael Wilson's extension with the Cardinals.

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Kram: What the Wolves scandal tells us about the Clippers' future -- good and very bad

After being punished for cap circumvention in 2000, Minnesota went nearly two decades without any playoff success. Is the same in store for Steve Ballmer's franchise?

2026-09-03 18:06 UTC