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Steph Curry sides with NBA in Clippers, Steve Ballmer scandal: ‘Punishment makes sense’

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Martinez, V. (2026, September 17). Steph Curry sides with NBA in Clippers, Steve Ballmer scandal: ‘Punishment makes sense’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/17/sports/steph-curry-picks-side-in-nba-investigation-of-clippers-steve-ballmer-scandal/

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Steph Curry discussed the NBA's punishment of the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer for circumventing salary cap rules, stating that the penalties are justified given Adam Silver’s responsibility to enforce them. The Clippers were fined $30 million and lost five first-round picks, while Ballmer faces a yearlong suspension but has accepted these consequences publicly. Curry also noted that Leonard had been fined $700,000 for his involvement in the scandal.

Written by AI on 2026-09-17, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Steph Curry, a player for the Golden State Warriors, expressed support for the NBA’s punishment of the Los Angeles Clippers and their owner, Steve Ballmer, over circumventing the league's salary cap. The Clippers were fined $30 million and lost five first-round draft picks as part of the penalties. Initially disputing the findings, Ballmer has since accepted responsibility and issued a public apology to fans, employees, and fellow NBA team owners for causing "distraction and distress." Curry noted that while he was not surprised by the outcome, the lengthy investigation indicated there were valid reasons for the punishment. The Clippers' situation may further escalate if a potential federal probe proceeds, adding more complications for the organization moving forward.

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Steph Curry shared his thoughts on the Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer’s punishment for circumventing the NBA’s salary cap. asserted

Curry → share → cap

“I wasn’t surprised,” Curry said. asserted

Curry → surprise → ?

“I think the reason the investigation took as long as it did and the idea that Steve Ballmer, who I’ve gotten to know and is a great guy, is standing by the punishment. asserted

I → think → punishment

So there’s a reason it’s happened the way that it has. asserted

it → ’ → ?

“At the end of the day, Adam Silver had a job to do, and I think the punishment makes sense. asserted

punishment → have → sense

And we all move forward.” asserted

we → move → ?

The Clippers were stripped of five first-round picks and fined $30 million for their violations. asserted

Clippers → strip → violations

Ballmer faces a yearlong suspension, but after initially disputing the NBA’s findings, he has accepted the league’s punishment. asserted

he → face → punishment

“This has been a very difficult time for everybody associated with the Clippers, and for that, I have sincere regrets,” Ballmer said in a statement. asserted

Ballmer → associate → statement

“I want to apologize to our fans, employees, and my fellow NBA team owners for the distraction and distress this matter has caused, for which I accept responsibility as principal owner. asserted

I → want → owner

“We are committing to put this chapter behind us. asserted

We → commit → us

We have communicated to the NBA that we are complying with the penalties assessed by the league, have paid the fine, and are moving forward.” asserted

we → communicate → fine

As for Kawhi Leonard, he is officially a Raptor after he was given a $700,000 fine for his involvement in the scandal. asserted

he → give → scandal

While this chapter may be closed, the Clippers and Ballmer may be in even more trouble with a potential federal probe on the horizon. uncertain

Clippers → close → horizon

Steph Curry sides with NBA in Clippers, Steve Ballmer scandal: ‘Punishment makes sense’

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