2026-27 NBA Season: Conclusion of the Clippers Probe, Ben is Back, Phil Statue & More News

Intro (00:00 - 00:58)

Preview of this NBA latest news episode (00:59 - 01:36)

The conclusion of the Los Angeles Clippers probe which includes fines for the team & Kawhi as well as forfeiture of 5 1st round picks & a year long ban for owner Steve Ballmer (01:37 - 07:02)

Commissioner Adam Silver & Kawhi Leonard's statements in the aftermath of the probe (07:03 - 09:17)

My thoughts on the repercussions of the penalties attached to the probe (09:35 - 10:36)

Ben Simmons returns to the league, joining the Sacramento Kings after receiving a 1 year, $3.5M deal (10:37 - 14:21)

Los Angeles Lakers to unveil a statue for Phil Jackson during April 2027 (14:22 - 16:10)

Amen Thompson signs his rookie contract extension with the Houston Rockets for 5 years, $208M (16:11 - 17:28)

To make room for Ben Mathurin's contract, the New Orleans Pelicans trade young guard Jordan Hawkins to the Memphis Grizzlies (17:29 - 18:32)

NBA TV releases their 2026-27 season schedule of games (18:33 - 21:13)

Atlanta Hawks gives front office promotions for Ben Dinwiddie, Tim Bontemps & Matthew Kupchak (21:14 - 22:16)

On a side note, Linda Cohn has backtracked her statements about A'ja Wilson not being with Team USA for the FIBA World Cup games (22:17 - 23:20)

Call to action (23:21 - 24:26)

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