{
  "id": 8998863,
  "title": "Clippers hire John S. Gibson as interim CEO and governor after Steve Ballmer’s NBA ban",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/clippers-hire-john-s-gibson-as-interim-ceo-and-governor-after-steve",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T20:21:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/basketball/2026/09/21/clippers-hire-john-s-gibson-as-interim-ceo-and-governor-after-steve-ballmers-nba-ban"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Clippers appointed John S. Gibson as interim CEO and governor on Monday, assuming the positions previously held by team owner Steve Ballmer. Ballmer is currently serving a one-year ban imposed by the NBA. Gibson, a longtime season ticket holder, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the organization he has supported for many years. He will oversee the team's basketball and business operations and represent the Clippers in league voting matters immediately.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "John S. Gibson named interim CEO and governor of LA Clippers.",
    "Steve Ballmer serving one-year NBA ban.",
    "Gibson grateful to serve team after many years."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "Clippers Name New Interim CEO To Replace Steve Ballmer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/clippers-name-new-interim-ceo-to-replace-steve-ballmer",
        "published": "2026-09-21T17:22:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}