LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer apologizes over team sanctions
📍 Where it landed
Steve Ballmer apologized and the Clippers accepted a $30 million fine from the NBA over the Kawhi Leonard salary cap scandal. The team owner backed down from contesting the punishment, issuing an apology letter to fans.
Epilogue added 1h ago, after coverage quieted.
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The Sports Report: Steve Ballmer apologizes to Clippers fans Los Angeles Times · 59d ago broke it first
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