DOJ abre investigación penal contra el propietario de los Clippers, Steve Ballmer

DOJ abre investigación penal contra el propietario de los Clippers, Steve Ballmer

Los fiscales federales en Los Ángeles iniciaron una investigación penal contra el propietario de los Los Angeles Clippers, Steve Ballmer, el 17 de septiembre, acusándolo de un esquema de elusión del límite salarial vinculado a Kawhi Leonard, según informa Awful Announcing. La investigación se produce tras las sanciones impuestas por la NBA a principios del mes.

El 10 de septiembre, Ballmer declaró que los Clippers pagarían una multa de 30 millones de dólares y perderían cinco selecciones de primera ronda del draft, disculpándose con los aficionados, informó The New York Times. Posteriormente, el comisionado de la NBA Adam Silver confirmó que las suspensiones de un año para Ballmer, la directora general Gillian Zucker y el entrenador Lawrence Frank, junto con la multa y la pérdida de selecciones, se mantendrían.

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Steve Ballmer Los Angeles Clippers NBA

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Los Angeles, California, United States Minnesota, United States

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17 de septiembre de 2026
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Pablo Torre outlines real DOJ trouble for Steve Ballmer
Pablo Torre outlines real DOJ trouble for Steve Ballmer

Awful Announcing • 17 de sep 19:02

Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal inquiry into Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers following the NBA's sanctions for illicit sponsorship payments tied to Kawhi Leonard.

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16 de septiembre de 2026
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Adam Silver, in closing door on Clippers, sends message to NBA’s owner class
Adam Silver, in closing door on Clippers, sends message to NBA’s owner class

The New York Times • 16 de sep 12:15

Adam Silver confirmed that the year-long suspensions, $30 million fine and loss of five first-round draft picks imposed on Steve Ballmer, Gillian Zucker and Lawrence Frank will remain in effect, while player Kawhi Leonard faced only a modest fine.

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14 de septiembre de 2026
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Steve Ballmer says he, Clippers will comply with NBA's penalties, not pursue legal action
Steve Ballmer says he, Clippers will comply with NBA's penalties, not pursue legal action

NBC Sports • 14 de sep 19:39

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer announced the team will comply with the NBA's sanctions, including a $30 million fine and loss of five first-round draft picks, and apologized to fans.

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LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer apologizes over team sanctions
LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer apologizes over team sanctions

CNBC • 14 de sep 04:58

Steve Ballmer said the Los Angeles Clippers will comply with NBA penalties, including a $30 million fine and loss of draft picks, and expressed regret for the distraction caused to fans and the league.

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Steve Ballmer says Clippers will comply with NBA sanctions
Steve Ballmer says Clippers will comply with NBA sanctions

Los Angeles Times • 14 de sep 03:53

Steve Ballmer announced the Los Angeles Clippers will comply with the league's sanctions following an investigation that found salary-cap violations involving Kawhi Leonard.

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Clippers owner Steve Ballmer accepts NBA's punishment after Kawhi Leonard scandal, won't pursue legal battle
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer accepts NBA's punishment after Kawhi Leonard scandal, won't pursue legal battle

Yahoo Sports • 14 de sep 03:20

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer said he has paid the $30 million fine and will comply with the NBA's penalties, while noting he still disagrees with the league's findings.

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Steve Ballmer won’t fight salary-cap circumvention penalties, apologizes to Clippers fans
Steve Ballmer won’t fight salary-cap circumvention penalties, apologizes to Clippers fans

The New York Times • 14 de sep 03:15

Steve Ballmer said the Los Angeles Clippers will comply with the NBA's $30 million fine and loss of draft picks related to the Kawhi Leonard salary-cap case, apologizing to fans and staff.

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