The only way out of this mess is through Steve Ballmer's exit.
There is little room for optimism with the Los Angeles Clippers at the moment.
Simply put, the Clippers are cooked. And the NBA hit Steve Ballmer in the one place that hurts the most.
Donald Sterling made the Clippers embarrassing. Ballmer made them relevant. Now, he's just another disgrace in a franchise history.
The league is awash with ultra-wealthy owners. Adam Silver is hoping a hefty punishment for the Clippers will send them a message about who is in charge
Fraud, mischief, and Boingo Wireless.
The Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer could sue the NBA over the massive punishments for salary cap circumvention, but that case would probably lose.
A near-year-long investigation has amounted to a heavy blow to the LA franchise and its owner for an alleged circumvention of league rules.
What can Clippers fans expect from the organization in the short and long run?
Of course it had to be Steve Ballmer. A sports owner with a Microsoft résumé, deep Seattle ties and almost comically vast resources has been suspended from all
Steve Ballmer and the Clippers are the obvious losers from the NBA’s investigation. With a punishment this massive, the rest of the league will feel its impact.