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Mike Vorkunov

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 2, 2026
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Aug 11, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 2, 2026 · Mike Vorkunov

    NBA docks Clippers 5 first-round picks, levies $30 million fine after Kawhi Leonard probe (opens the original)

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    The NBA levied the largest punishment in league history on the LA Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer on Wednesday after a year-long investigation determined that they circumvented the league’s salary cap rules to help funnel millions to Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers will lose five first-round picks — selections in 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032 and 2033 — and are being fined $30 million, the league announced. Ballmer has been suspended for one year, the NBA said, “for knowingly seeking to help Mr. Leonard o

  2. Article · Aug 13, 2026 · Mike Vorkunov

    Joshua Kushner will need to sell Miami Heat stake before Lakers purchase: Sources (opens the original)

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    The news that Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger had agreed to purchase Mark Walter’s majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers shocked the sports world Wednesday. However, while the sale, which is pending the approval of the league’s board of governors, would be Iger’s first foray into NBA ownership, the Lakers would be the third team of which Kushner has owned at least a small piece. Kushner, a billionaire venture capitalist, is the younger brother of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.

  3. Article · Aug 11, 2026 · Mike Vorkunov

    NBA schedule release: LeBron vs. Knicks on opening night, Lakers on Christmas (opens the original)

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    The NBA will tip off its 2026-27 season with a triple-header — and some big-time matchups. The reigning champion New York Knicks will host the Philadelphia 76ers at 7 p.m. ET on Oct. 20 in the marquee event of Opening Day. LeBron James will make his debut with his new team at Madison Square Garden the same night the Knicks will (likely) receive their championship rings. James and the Sixers will also face his former team the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day, and Philadelphia’s first home game

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