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Last updated: September 4, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

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The Clippers are facing a dire future after the league’s cap-circumvention punishment, with precedent suggesting nearly two decades of playoff futility could await Steve Ballmer’s franchise.

Meanwhile, Ben Simmons is back in the NBA, agreeing to a one-year, $3.5 million pact with the Sacramento Kings. The Rockets locked up Amen Thompson on a five-year, $208 million extension. In Orlando, new coach Jeff Sweeney aims to unlock the Magic’s big three heading into the 2026-27 season after an active offseason.