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Coverage dated September 21, 2026

Clippers name interim CEO amid Steve Ballmer's suspension

Headline from KTLA Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Clippers have formally, and temporarily, replaced owner Steve Ballmer as the team's CEO and governor with John S. Gibson. Ballmer served as the team's governor since purchasing the franchise in 2014, according to The Athletic.

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  1. Forbes

    Clippers Name New Interim CEO To Replace Steve Ballmer (opens Forbes)

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    Longtime lawyer John S. Gibson will be the LA Clippers' interim Chief Executive Officer and Governor.

  2. New York Post

    Clippers name new boss, interim Governor to replace Steve Ballmer (opens New York Post)

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    The Clippers new interim CEO and Governor will immediately oversee the franchise’s basketball and business operations.

  3. KTLA Los Angeles

    Clippers name interim CEO amid Steve Ballmer's suspension (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    The Los Angeles Clippers have formally, and temporarily, replaced owner Steve Ballmer as the team's CEO and governor with John S. Gibson. Ballmer served as the team's governor since purchasing the franchise in 2014, according to The Athletic.

  4. The Boston Globe

    Clippers hire John S. Gibson as interim CEO and governor after Steve Ballmer’s NBA ban (opens The Boston Globe)

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

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