What happened
The Clippers opened the 2026-27 season with a 121-96 win over Sacramento, and Tyronn Lue dedicated the victory to suspended owner Steve Ballmer.
Lue said Ballmer remains “in our hearts” while the club serves penalties from the NBA’s salary-cap case, including Ballmer’s year-long suspension.
LINEUP CONTEXT
The suspension and draft-pick penalties hang over the roster, but the opening-night result offers a brief morale boost before a difficult upcoming stretch.
Automated brief based on the linked report. Lineup context is analysis; official starting-five labels come separately from our game data provider.
Original reporting: Clippers coach Ty Lue dedicates opening night win to suspended Steve Ballmer: 'We're still fighting for him' — CBS Sports ↗