{
  "id": 10544814,
  "title": "Clippers’ Ty Lue On Steve Ballmer: ‘My Loyalty To Him Is To The End’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/clippers-ty-lue-on-steve-ballmer-my-loyalty-to-him-is-to-the-end",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T22:08:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/clippers-ty-lue-steve-ballmer-220833019.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue expressed his unwavering loyalty to team owner Steve Ballmer during an interview with the team's media day on Monday. Lue stated that he has no expectations and has expressed this sentiment multiple times, even during difficult times. He emphasized his loyalty to Ballmer, who has been great to him, his family, and his hometown in Mexico, Missouri. Despite the recent NBA penalties against the franchise, including the loss of five first-round picks, a $30 million fine, and suspensions for key executives, Lue remains committed to the team. The Clippers entered the 2026-27 season with a roster impacted by injuries, and they face an uncertain pathway due to their inability to make significant moves without draft capital. The team reported nine-year guard Darius Garland has recovered from toe injuries, and rookie Keaton Wagler has shown promising two-way potential.",
  "summary": "Clippers Tyronn Lue stressed he does not feel the organization betrayed him for circumventing the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "Clippers’ Ty Lue On Steve Ballmer: ‘My Loyalty To Him Is To The End’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/clippers-ty-lue-on-steve-ballmer-my-loyalty-to-him-is-to-the-end-10554615",
        "published": "2026-09-28T22:08:33.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}