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Last updated: September 5, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

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The NBA’s punishment of the Clippers for cap circumvention carries a stark warning from history—Minnesota’s 2000 penalty triggered a decade of struggles, a fate Steve Ballmer’s franchise must avoid. Brian Windhorst argues the Clippers should accept the penalty and pivot quickly, using precedent as a blueprint rather than fighting the league’s ruling.

ESPN’s top-10 rivalry rankings for 2026-27 feature several feisty matchups elevated by a competitive postseason and a buzzy offseason. In Orlando, new coach Sweeney faces the challenge of unlocking the Magic’s big three, with the team’s offseason moves setting the stage for a pivotal campaign.

Finally, Ben Simmons is back in the NBA, agreeing to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings, per his agents. The former All-Star’s low-risk signing adds intrigue to a Kings roster seeking playoff traction.