Clippers appoint John Gibson as interim governor and CEO
The Los Angeles Clippers named Los Angeles lawyer John Gibson as interim governor and CEO after owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for attempts to circumvent the NBA salary cap. The NBA approved Ballmer's nomination after finding that the team used third-party marketing deals to pay Kawhi Leonard off the books. The league fined Ballmer $30 million, stripped the Clippers of five first-round draft picks, and suspended Ballmer and other executives; Leonard was fined $700,000 and later traded. Gibson said he will support staff and provide steady leadership as the club complies with penalties and rebuilds.
John Gibson will lead the Clippers during Ballmer's suspension.
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The NBA found the Clippers used third-party deals to bypass the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard. The league fined the owner, took draft picks, and suspended team leaders. The Clippers named John Gibson to lead while Steve Ballmer serves…
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