Jazz owner applauds Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for ‘turning the page’ amid NBA punishments

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• Jazz owner applauds Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for ‘turning the page’ amid NBA punishments

  Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith supports the NBA’s punishment of Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer following its investigation into salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, while making clear that he still holds Ballmer in high regard personally. The league suspended Ballmer from team activities for one year, fined the Clippers $30 million, and took away […] The post Jazz owner applauds Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for ‘turning the page’ amid NBA punishments appeared first on Clutc...

  Publisher:ClutchPointsArticle published: 2026-09-21 21:02:40 UTC

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• Jazz owner Ryan Smith supports Clippers punishment, praises Steve Ballmer

  Jazz owner Ryan Smith believes the NBA was right to punish the Clippers. He also remains firmly in Steve Ballmer’s corner. Smith addressed both sides of the matter during an interview with Daniel Roberts of Front Office Sports, calling Ballmer a “stand-up individual” while acknowledging that the league’s rules had to be enforced. “This game’s […] The post Jazz owner Ryan Smith supports Clippers punishment, praises Steve Ballmer appeared first on Hoops Wire.

  Publisher:HoopsWireArticle published: 2026-09-21 18:23:21 UTC