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Clippers hire John S. Gibson as interim CEO and governor after Steve Ballmer’s NBA ban

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 21). Clippers hire John S. Gibson as interim CEO and governor after Steve Ballmer’s NBA ban. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/clippers-hire-john-s-gibson-as-interim-ceo-and-governor-after-steve-ballmer-s-nba-ban/article_b98f30b3-1749-5dc2-9179-bf3d3a0ef667.html

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John S. Gibson has been appointed as the interim CEO and governor of the Los Angeles Clippers following Steve Ballmer's one-year suspension by the NBA. Ballmer was banned after the league found the team guilty of circumventing salary caps; penalties included a $30 million fine and forfeiture of five draft picks, all of which have been paid or forfeited respectively. Gibson, a long-time supporter of the team who has extensive experience in corporate litigation, will now oversee both basketball and business operations for the Clippers while Ballmer serves his suspension.

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The Los Angeles Clippers have appointed John S. Gibson, a Los Angeles-based lawyer from the law firm DLA Piper, as their interim CEO and Governor following the one-year suspension of team owner Steve Ballmer by the NBA. The suspension was imposed after an investigation found that the franchise had violated salary cap rules for former star forward Kawhi Leonard. Ballmer, who owns the majority stake in the Clippers, has accepted the punishment without contest. Gibson will oversee both basketball and business operations of the team and represent it on NBA governance matters. He expressed his gratitude and honor at being chosen to lead an organization he has supported for many years.

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The Los Angeles Clippers hired John S. Gibson as interim CEO and governor on Monday, taking over the roles previously held by team owner Steve Ballmer, who is serving a one-year ban by the NBA. asserted

who → hire → NBA

Ballmer recently said he won’t fight the league’s salary cap circumvention punishment in a reversal of the team’s initial defiance and vow to fight against what it called “a heavily biased investigation.” asserted

it → say → what

The league suspended Ballmer for one year, fined the team $30 million and forced it to forfeit five first-round draft picks. asserted

league → suspend → picks

Ballmer said the team has paid the fine. asserted

team → say → fine

Gibson will immediately oversee the team’s basketball and business operations and represent the Clippers in league voting matters. asserted

Gibson → oversee → matters

He’s a long-time Clippers season ticketholder. asserted

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“I am honored to take on this responsibility and grateful for the opportunity to serve an organization I have supported for many years,” Gibson said in a statement. asserted

Gibson → honor → statement

“My focus will be on supporting our people, providing steady leadership, and helping the organization continue moving forward.” asserted

organization → support → leadership

Gibson spent the last six years as a trial lawyer and litigation partner at DLA Piper in Los Angeles, where he co-chaired the firm’s U.S. Business & Commercial Litigation practice. asserted

he → spend → practice

He previously advised and represented major corporations, technology and health care companies, pro sports organizations and business leaders. asserted

He → advise → corporations

Clippers hire John S. Gibson as interim CEO and governor after Steve Ballmer’s NBA ban

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