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No iPads for Clippers, says new owner Steve Ballmer

Sep 25, 2014
The former Microsoft CEO is also taking note of which coaches use Windows.

A big day for the Clippers and the NBA

Aug 18, 2014
The $2 billion deal benefits most everyone involved. #Win.

The Clippers' price tag could catch on

Jun 5, 2014
Tech billionaire Steve Ballmer is paying an eye-watering $2 billion for the Los Angeles Clippers. Are multi-billions the new normal for sports teams?
Steve Ballmer, former Microsoft CEO (L), sits with Dan Beckerman, the President and CEO of AEG (R) in the first period of Game Six of the Western Conference Final during the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Staples Center on May 30, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Steve Ballmer has reportedly made an offer to purchase the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team for $2 billion.
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What’s Ballmer buying? An 'expensive plaything'

May 30, 2014
Tech titan Steve Ballmer has won the bidding process to buy the LA Clippers.

For NBA, courting Steve Ballmer could be a strategic move

May 30, 2014
Getting one of the world's richest people to replace Donald Sterling is a big win for the NBA.

Clippers sold to former Microsoft CEO for $2 billion

May 29, 2014
Steve Ballmer has won the bidding war for the Los Angeles Clippers.

If Clippers are for sale, what's the franchise worth?

Apr 30, 2014
Clippers are suddenly hot, but what are they worth as a franchise?

For public good, not for profit.

Sizing up Donald Sterling's other business interests

Apr 30, 2014
Donald Sterling's said to be worth almost $2 billion,most in real estate holdings.

Adam Silver, NBA will try to force Clippers' sale

Apr 29, 2014
But no matter what happens, owner Donald Sterling will likely walk away with money in his pocket.