# What will Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer’s response be to the harshest punishment in NBA history?

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Podcast: [Bleck & Abdalla](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bleck-abdalla-7633306)
Published: 2026-09-03T20:26:00+00:00
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The NBA came down hard on the Los Angeles Clippers for circumventing the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard, were the penalties too harsh? Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is the wealthiest owner in sports, will he take the NBA to war? Who do NFL executives expect to be the best teams this season? After Clemson coach Dabo Swinney’s latest comments involving LSU coach Lane Kiffin, should the two coaches have a debate instead of a game? Will the Clippers acquiring Leonard go down as the worst move in sports history? What does Stan Kroenke’s history owning other teams mean for the Los Angeles Angels? The Athletic concluded their investigation into former reporter Dianna Russini, and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was asked about its findings. The SEC has filed a lawsuit against LSU and Kiffin to prevent NFL players from returning to the college. Who are the favorites to win awards like NFL MVP? Abdalla takes another stab at predicting the Fat Jack’s Super Bowl sleeper? The Colorado Buffaloes open their season tonight, what does the future hold for coach Deion Sanders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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