The league is awash with ultra-wealthy owners. Adam Silver is hoping a hefty punishment for the Clippers will send them a message about who is in chargeWhen Steve Ballmer bought the Los Angeles Clippers for $2bn in 2014, it was widely regarded as a coup for the NBA.Not only is Ballmer one of the richest men in the world - worth an estimated $152.7bn - but his passion and enthusiasm for the sport stood in stark contrast to the teams embattled former owner. Donald Sterling, who bought the Clippers...
Will the Clippers $30m fine tame the NBAs billionaire class? Were about to find out
The Guardian - 3 Sep 2026 12:18
The league is awash with ultra-wealthy owners. Adam Silver is hoping a hefty punishment for the Clippers will send them a message about who is in chargeWhen Steve Ballmer bought the Los Angeles Clippers for $2bn in 2014, it was widely regarded as a coup for the NBA.Not only is Ballmer one of the richest men in the world - worth an estimated $152.7bn - but his passion and enthusiasm for the sport stood in stark contrast to the teams embattled former owner. Donald Sterling, who bought the Clippers...
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