{
  "id": 7369701,
  "title": "Danilo Gallinari holds grudge over Kawhi Leonard for OKC trade",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/danilo-gallinari-holds-grudge-over-kawhi-leonard-for-okc-trade",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T18:00:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/danilo-gallinari-holds-grudge-over-180042957.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Danilo Gallinari recently expressed his discontent over the trade of Kawhi Leonard to the OKC Thunder, stating that Leonard should pay back the $50 million he made through shady endorsement deals during their time together with the LA Clippers. Gallinari, speaking on the A Cresta Alta podcast, also lamented how Leonard's ultimatum forced him away from Los Angeles, altering the course of his career. Despite this, Gallinari admitted that the move ended up benefiting him, as he later had a successful year with the Thunder, averaging 18.7 points and 5.2 rebounds before ultimately landing in Atlanta. Gallinari's frustration stems from the player's ability to wield so much influence over roster decisions, a common theme in professional sports where star players hold significant sway.",
  "summary": "Danilo Gallinari holds grudge over Kawhi Leonard for OKC trade.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Steve Ballmer accepts NBA punishment, apologises to Clippers fans and employees",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/steve-ballmer-accepts-nba-punishment-apologises-to-clippers-fans-and",
        "published": "2026-09-14T12:51:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Insider",
        "title": "Clippers owner Steve Ballmer says he has 'sincere regrets' and accepts the NBA's punishment over the Kawhi Leonard scandal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/clippers-owner-steve-ballmer-says-he-has-sincere-regrets-and-accepts",
        "published": "2026-09-14T15:36:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Why former NBA star Danilo Gallinari blames Kawhi Leonard for ruining his career",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/why-former-nba-star-danilo-gallinari-blames-kawhi-leonard-for-ruining",
        "published": "2026-09-14T19:26:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto, agreed to in June, finally going through",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/kawhi-leonard-trade-to-toronto-agreed-to-in-june-finally-going-through",
        "published": "2026-09-14T19:33:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}