Dan Le Batard compares the NBAs probe into BallmerClippers amp Aspiration to the NFLs Gruden case Notes the awkward dynamic Silver isnt Ballmers bossBallmer is his Sterling was ousted because owners demanded it but Ballmers value to the league makes it unlikely theyd want him gone

Amin On cheap owners the former Suns owner wanted to cut the roster to only the 7-8 guys Dantoni played asked why coaches couldn't fill in for 5 on 5 practice Refused 100k to upgrade from Best Buy hard drives to an enterprise server Thinks it was a factor in why Aldridge chose the Spurs in FA

Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Blazers owner Tom Dundon defends hotel room decision I would do it again If thats too hard for people then Im not right for them I want that culture

Mikel Brown Jr shakes hands with Clippers governor Steve Ballmer after his Pro Day The LA Clippers own the 5th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft

Mike Breen reflects with MSG team before getting in Finals mode We've broadcasted a lot of bad basketball for Clyde to say this team reminds him of his he doesn't say that very often For him to say that Jalen reminds him of the leadership of Willis he doesn't say that about anybody

Adam Silver In terms of tanking theres no question that what we saw this season was unprecedented Fans in particular cities and even media were rooting for their teams to tank We had to respond not just to the narrative but to misalignment of incentives once it was an accepted practice

Jaylen Brown 25 weeks ago talking about conversations with refs throughout his vice president role with the NBPA