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‘Absurd’: Steve Ballmer responds to report that Clippers funneled money to star player via endorsement deal

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and his NBA team, the Los Angeles Clippers, are disputing a report alleging the team funneled $28 million to star player Kawhi Leonard through an endorsement designed to circumvent the NBA salary cap. Read More

Steve Ballmer gets his shot at an NBA title after blockbuster trade sends stars to Clippers

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has orchestrated plenty of business deals throughout his career. But the blockbuster trade that just… Read More

‘CourtVision’ Review: We tested Steve Ballmer’s attempt to transform the NBA viewing experience

LOS ANGELES — Augmented reality on sports broadcasts isn’t new. In fact, there’s a gold standard: the first-down line for football… Read More

Steve Ballmer shows how AI and data will enhance NBA broadcasts for fans

Steve Ballmer has some tech-fueled ideas to change the way we watch sports. Speaking at Recode’s Code Conference on Tuesday,… Read More

Steve Ballmer’s sad face becomes a meme after Clippers lose playoff game to Jazz

There’s never a dull moment watching Steve Ballmer watch his basketball team. The former Microsoft CEO and Los Angeles Clippers owner… Read More

Steve Ballmer on new technology in sports: ‘We still haven’t beaten the kiss cam’

Business leaders, team owners, and technologists gathered Wednesday at GeekWire’s inaugural Sports Tech Summit to discuss how technology is influencing… Read More

How L.A. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer wants to use technology to transform basketball for fans

Someday a fan of the Los Angeles Clippers might get to see the game through the eyes of Blake Griffin or… Read More

Steve Ballmer invites Kanye West to lunch after rapper asks to ‘redesign’ Clippers mascot

Earlier Sunday, rapper Kanye West voiced his displeasure with the Los Angeles Clippers’ new mascot. Now, it appears he’s set… Read More

Watch former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer dunk off a trampoline at a Clippers game

Call him Air Ballmer. The Los Angeles Clippers unveiled a new mascot during halftime of their 105-95 win over Brooklyn… Read More

Ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s new project is a ’10-K for government’ — and he’s fired up about it

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has been quietly working on a project that he describes as a “10-K for government,”… Read More

Bill Simmons says Steve Ballmer has no idea what he’s doing as an NBA owner

Yes, his Los Angeles Clippers may have advanced to the playoffs this past season, but Steve Ballmer still has no idea… Read More

Moving on up: Steve Ballmer to lease deluxe sky-rise office in downtown Bellevue

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer apparently has something else to dance about this week. It’s being reported that he is… Read More

Steve Ballmer scares son with excitement during first NBA game as an owner

Clearly, Steve Ballmer did not lose any of his trademark intensity or excitement after leaving Microsoft earlier this year. The… Read More

Ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer pledges to help bring NBA basketball back to Seattle

Steve Ballmer may now own an NBA franchise in Los Angeles, but he’s going to do everything in his power to help… Read More

Watch Steve Ballmer scream and go insane at Clippers rally

To say Steve Ballmer is excited to own the Los Angeles Clippers would be quite the understatement. The former Microsoft… Read More

Ballmer on $2B Clippers purchase: ‘It’s not the craziest thing I’ve ever acquired’

Compared to past NBA deals, former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s $2 billion purchase of the Los Angeles Clippers franchise — which… Read More

It’s official: Ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer now owns the Los Angeles Clippers, pledges to be ‘hardcore’

Steve Ballmer can now update his resume with quite the job title: Los Angeles Clippers owner. The NBA announced today that… Read More

Judge approves Steve Ballmer’s $2B purchase of Los Angeles Clippers

It looks like Steve Ballmer is set to own the Los Angeles Clippers. A judge today ruled against current Clippers… Read More

Yes, Steve Ballmer is overpaying for the Los Angeles Clippers

Newsflash: Steve Ballmer is paying too much for the Los Angeles Clippers. ESPN obtained financial documents that reveal expected 2014 revenue… Read More

Ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer committed to living in Washington ‘for the rest of my life’

With Steve Ballmer on the verge of owning a professional basketball franchise in Southern California, many have wondered if the former… Read More

Donald Sterling will sue NBA, no longer supports $2B sale of Clippers to Steve Ballmer

Donald Sterling can’t make up his mind, and that’s probably not good news for the NBA and former Microsoft CEO… Read More

Donald Sterling drops lawsuit against NBA, paves way for Steve Ballmer’s $2B purchase of Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers are all yours, Steve Ballmer. Donald Sterling has officially dropped his $1 billion lawsuit against the NBA… Read More

Steve Ballmer: I’ll do ‘everything in my power’ to keep the Clippers in Los Angeles

Any Seattle basketball fans hoping that Steve Ballmer would bring the Los Angeles Clippers up to the Emerald City can… Read More

Report: Ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is lead bidder to purchase NBA’s Clippers

[UPDATE: Steve Ballmer: I’ll do ‘everything in my power’ to keep the Clippers in Los Angeles] Steve Ballmer owning the Los… Read More

Report: Steve Ballmer meets with Donald Sterling’s wife to discuss sale of NBA team

It appears Steve Ballmer is seriously interested in purchasing the Los Angeles Clippers. TMZ reported this afternoon that the former… Read More