Podcast appearances and mentions of Steve Ballmer

Big Ben talks about Von Miller getting signed by the Cowboys, Dan Campbell advocating for replay monitors on the sideline, the NBA concluding their investigation and finding no wrong doing by Steve Ballmer with Kawhi Leonard, Maller's Mountain of Money: Edward Norton Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ric Bucher opens this episode of On The Ball by addressing the backlash to his recent WNBA commentary — including criticism from former ESPN colleague Jemele Hill — and explains why he believes social-media outrage routinely turns nuanced arguments into something they were never intended to be.Then comes the bigger NBA issue: Are teams still being constructed primarily to win championships?The four-team trade sending Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets to the Cleveland Cavaliers is the latest example of why Ric believes instant NBA trade grades are nearly worthless. Denver didn't lose Watson because it suddenly decided he wasn't worth keeping. His new contract would've pushed the Nuggets' luxury-tax bill from roughly $68 million to more than $220 million. The real mistake, Ric argues, came years earlier, when organizational dysfunction between former coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth squandered precious seasons of Nikola Jokic's prime.Ric applies the same long-term test to the Celtics' Jaylen Brown trade, the Clippers' acquisition of Max Strus, and other moves increasingly dictated by the NBA's punitive second apron. The result? Instead of asking how Denver can put another championship roster around Jokic, fans are left discussing tax bills, cap sheets and whether Jokic eventually needs to leave.But the money isn't the only thing changing the league. Ric examines the transformation of NBA ownership from locally rooted businessmen who viewed players as employees into globally connected billionaires who may see franchise ownership as membership in an exclusive social club — with superstar players becoming prized relationships as much as prized employees. That shift, he argues, has changed the balance of power among owners, stars, agents and even the reporters who cover them.Has the modern NBA become better at creating billionaires than creating champions?00:00 — Welcome to On The Ball01:15 — Why Ric changed the show's introduction02:20 — Responding to the backlash over the WNBA episode03:13 — Jemele Hill's criticism and what Ric actually said04:49 — The question about WNBA broadcast diversity05:15 — Lynx-Valkyries and the problem with “safe” commentary07:15 — Transgender athletes and what Ric says his argument actually was09:01 — Men's scout teams, women's basketball and competitive advantage10:12 — Peyton Watson traded: why Denver's return isn't the real story11:32 — Why Ric says NBA trade grades are “worthless”12:16 — Why Denver couldn't afford Watson's $88 million deal13:00 — The real Nuggets failure: Malone, Booth and wasted Jokic years14:15 — How close Denver may have been to more championships15:08 — Why Jokic's best championship window may already have been squandered15:52 — Cleveland's tax savings and the contradiction in grading the trade16:45 — Denver's real grade: wasting two prime Jokic seasons16:59 — Jalen Brown to Philadelphia: why that trade can't be graded yet18:19 — Boston's squandered opportunities with Brown and Tatum18:41 — Clippers get Max Strus — but what's their actual plan?19:57 — Giannis, Jokic, Steph and the Clippers' possible 2027 strategy20:25 — The NBA's second apron is changing the purpose of trades21:00 — Denver's “yard sale” and why Jokic departure talk is inevitable21:51 — Jalen Brunson's sacrifice vs. what Jokic may eventually face22:43 — How a new generation of NBA owners changed the league23:37 — Are NBA teams becoming billionaire status symbols?24:07 — From employees to “wingmen”: how owners now view superstars25:03 — Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard and modern owner-player relationships25:28 — How agents and NBA newsbreakers became intertwined26:36 — Why losing old-school owners like Jeanie Buss matters27:27 — What disappearing local ownership means for NBA fans27:40 — Closing thoughts#NBA #NikolaJokic #DenverNuggets #PeytonWatson #ClevelandCavaliers #BostonCeltics #JalenBrown #WNBA #JemeleHill #JeanieBuss #Lakers #NBATrades #OnTheBall #RicBucherSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Titans on Tomorrow Ep. 2 with guest Steve Ballmer Presented by Cardiff: https://cardiff.co/ben The AI revolution is upon us and it's changing the world fast.  Steve Ballmer has seen this movie before—he took over Microsoft the same year most households got their first computer and stayed CEO through the mobile phone revolution that Microsoft famously lost to Apple and Google.  He has A LOT to say about the investment, innovation, job displacement, dangers, and opportunities flying at us on the road to Superintelligence. In Episode 2 of Titans on Tomorrow, Ben Shapiro and Steve Ballmer talk about how companies are harnessing AI to explode productivity, how individual employees can make themselves invaluable by becoming AI natives, and the scary extremes we need to be working NOW to prevent as this technological revolution continues to unfold. Steve Ballmer was employee #30 at Microsoft, CEO from 2000-2014, and remains its largest individual shareholder and one of the richest men in the world.  He is the owner of the L.A. Clippers and founder of USAFacts. - - - Today's Sponsors: Cardiff - America's favorite small business lender, provides the liquidity to move at the speed of business with same-day funding up to $500,000. Apply in under 3 minutes with zero credit impact.  Apply now at https://cardiff.co/ben Ramp - Stop waiting till next month. Switch to Ramp and see it all in real time. New customers get $250 OFF at https://ramp.com/titans Helix Sleep - Go to https://helixsleep.com/titans for 30% off sitewide, exclusively for listeners of this show. - - - DailyWire: Become a Daily Wire Member and watch all of our content ad-free: https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe

Midnight Boy and very concerned Lakers fan Jomi Adeniran joins Jason and Tyler to break down an eventful—and suspicious—week in L.A. sports. First, they break down everything surrounding the Lakers sale (including the involvement of the alleged "good" Kushner) and the ongoing Buss family drama. Then, they look at the NBA's investigation into Kawhi Leonard and Steve Ballmer, which is reportedly nearing a conclusion. 02:48: Connecting all the dots on the Lakers Sale16:48: Adam Silver's role in this?29:25: The "good" Kushner31:30: The Buss family drama: Jeanie goes 20-v-142:46: Lakers GM Chris Paul?44:40: The latest on Kawhi57:25: The Pablo Torre of it all01:00:38: The Doomscroll: Bill Gates's daughter and cookie stuffing01:05:50: Evidence in the ice cream box01:09:30: Two origins of life on Earth?01:11:35: The Romans took tax fraud really seriously01:14:55: Military leave for 'GTA VI' Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@waitasecondpodcast Hosts: Jason Concepcion and Tyler ParkerGuest: Jomi AdeniranProducers: T Cruz and Justin SaylesEngineering: Sarah ReddySocial media: Paige Ransbury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Tom "The Scientist" Haberstroh, Pulitzer Prize Winner Amin Elhassan... and producer Anthony Mayes are more than close, they're vacation close. Ethan Strauss of House of Strauss is here to discuss the various ownership stories simmering across the NBA: Mark Walter's financial troubles, Bob Iger & Adam Silver's relationship, why the NBA would choose to expand to Vegas and the fallout from Monday's ESPN report about the Ballmer investigation. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Illuminati YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/countthedings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Check it out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Basketball Illuminati! On⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠basketballilluminati@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bballilluminati⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@basketballilluminati⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

in this episode pablo and joestar just go for an hourpatreon.com/stateoftheleague

"You know what happens to loose ends, right?" The NBA has completed its investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers and found no link suggesting Steve Ballmer funneled money to his superstar. How has this happened? Is it time for Adam Silver to get control of the league? Is The Hartford Current a small local paper or an NWSL franchise? What the hell is going on with the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob and Kelvin explain why the NBA being ‘unable’ to prove that Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard under the table is further proof that Adam Silver is the softest commissioner in American pro sports, discuss the ongoing battle between Jeanie Buss and her siblings over the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin discuss whether the fallout from this Los Angeles Clippers-Kawhi Leonard investigation should be enough to get rid of the NBA salary cap altogether. Plus, FOX Sports Radio NBA insider Mark Medina checks in to discuss the ongoing battle between former Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and her siblings, the NBA being unable to confirm that Steve Ballmer’s Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Kawhi, Russell Westbrook’s basketball legacy, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin explain why the NBA being ‘unable’ to prove that Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard under the table is further proof that Adam Silver is the softest commissioner in American pro sports, discuss the ongoing battle between Jeanie Buss and her siblings over the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers, and share their thoughts on the NABJs’ controversial decision to give Stephen A Smith the Thumbs Down award over the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ben talks about Jeanie Buss attempting to block the sale of her remaining share of the Lakers, the NBA finding no evidence of wrong-doing with Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard, Maller to the Third Degree, Maller's Mountain of Money: Edward Norton Edition, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Maller talks about the report that the NBA found no evidence that Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard, the NBA claiming that the initial report on the investigation into Ballmer 'contains numerous and significant inaccuracies', where this all leaves Pablo Torre, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Schefter, ESPN Sr. NFL Insider joins the show! Adam Schefter Topic Draft. The Buss family has decided to sell its remaining 17.8% stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to new majority owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. Meanwhile, The NBA has found no evidence showing LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard in order to circumvent the salary cap. Which story is more surprising to hear? What are the big takeaways from both stories? PLUS, Two-a-Days: Falcons ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Buss family has decided to sell its remaining 17.8% stake in the Lo Angeles Lakers to new majority owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. Meanwhile, The NBA has found no evidence showing LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard in order to circumvent the salary cap. Which story is more surprising to hear? What are the big takeaways from both stories?  Which team will Kawhi play for this coming season: the Raptors or Clippers? The 2026 CFB Preseason rankings are out! Is it surprising to see Indiana that low (Ranked #6) on the list? When do we stop thinking about Indiana as what it used to be vs what it is? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Tuesday, Joe Rose and the crew break down the latest from South Florida sports, starting with the Dolphins as they prepare for their preseason matchup with the Giants. The guys discuss Miami's roster battles, Quinn Ewers' rough camp, Chris Bell's return from injury, the development of Jonah Savaiinaea and Chop Robinson, and why Joe's “21 Club” could be crucial to the Dolphins' success. Plus, Kyle Crabbs joins to analyze the Dolphins' offensive line, run game, linebacker room and roster concerns. The Marlins' playoff push continues with a wild loss to the Phillies after a controversial call, while Alex Donno joins to preview the Miami Hurricanes with the college football season just two weeks away, discussing the Canes' loaded skill-position groups, reloaded offensive line and defensive additions. The guys also dive into the changing college football QB landscape, the possibility of quarterbacks making $10 million-plus, the latest NBA controversy involving Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard, and plenty more from Hollywood's Headlines.

Joe and the crew dive into the latest Dolphins preseason news, discussing the importance of staying healthy, the continued improvement of Jonah Savaiinaea and Chop Robinson, and whether Miami needs to add another backup quarterback after Quinn Ewers' rough preseason debut. Plus, with the Dolphins' cap space extremely tight, the guys discuss the challenges of filling out the roster. The Marlins' playoff push takes center stage after a controversial call appeared to cost Miami in a loss to the Phillies, with both teams battling for a postseason spot. Joe also reacts to the NBA clearing Clippers owner Steve Ballmer of wrongdoing in the Kawhi Leonard salary-cap controversy and discusses South Florida sports owners. Plus, a wild NFL stat: the Jets went an entire 17-game season without recording an interception.

Joe reacts to the NBA finding no wrongdoing by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer in his handling of Kawhi Leonard after reports alleged the team circumvented the salary cap to pay Leonard. Joe also discusses South Florida's major sports owners, questions the NBA's decision, and points out that despite the Clippers' massive spending, the team still hasn't been able to consistently win.

The Buss family has decided to sell its remaining 17.8% stake in the Lo Angeles Lakers to new majority owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. Meanwhile, The NBA has found no evidence showing LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard in order to circumvent the salary cap. Which story is more surprising to hear? What are the big takeaways from both stories?  Which team will Kawhi play for this coming season: the Raptors or Clippers? The 2026 CFB Preseason rankings are out! Is it surprising to see Indiana that low (Ranked #6) on the list? When do we stop thinking about Indiana as what it used to be vs what it is? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Schefter, ESPN Sr. NFL Insider joins the show! Adam Schefter Topic Draft. The Buss family has decided to sell its remaining 17.8% stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to new majority owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. Meanwhile, The NBA has found no evidence showing LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard in order to circumvent the salary cap. Which story is more surprising to hear? What are the big takeaways from both stories? PLUS, Two-a-Days: Falcons ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Smith and Mike Harmon reacted to Tyrese Haliburton, saying he feels DISRESPECTED by the NBA for scheduling his first game back against the Pelicans. The NBA found no evidence that Clippers’ owner Steve Ballmer funneled money? And we sweated Edwin Diaz. Plus, Jeremiah Love might be out longer than expected!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NBA has found no evidence that the Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard and circumvent the salary cap. What does this mean going forward? The AP top 25 poll for college football came out. Where does USC rank? SHOP TALK. SUPER CROSS TALK with Mike Trudell and Chris McGee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In yet another Kawhi Leonard update, ESPN reports that the NBA has found no evidence that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funnelled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard and circumvent the salary cap. And immediately after, the NBA said hold on there. Will and Alex parse through the new findings and also banter across the league.At 1:34:00 Alex unveils an incredible list of "Toonie Thoughts" with Will occasionally chiming in with his own renditions. #nba #kawhileonard #raptors #lakersReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fire hose opened at 10:40 AM and never shut off. Grant and John Browner — with Arash Markazi joining — sort through the wildest news day of the year, starting with the story this show has tracked for a year: per a blockbuster ESPN report from Ramona Shelburne, Shams Charania, Baxter Holmes and Don Van Natta Jr., the NBA's Kawhi Leonard investigation found no concrete evidence that Steve Ballmer circumvented the cap. John's reaction is immediate: if he's Ballmer, he's suing for defamation after a year of the league dangling his reputation in public. And the twist nobody can believe — the NBA's response was to accuse its own broadcast partner of "significant inaccuracies," publicly calling ESPN's best reporters wrong on their biggest story. Arash brings the resolution energy: thank God it's over, the Clippers have had the findings since July, expect a hand-slap — picks or a fine — and the trade to Toronto now has a full runway. Then the uncomfortable part: John lays out the blueprint this precedent creates (call a rich friend, wink twice, see you in the Maldives), and Grant pulls the receipts on LeBron, crypto.com and the Sixers' jersey patch — not an accusation, but the exact question a no-punishment ending invites, because as John puts it, "public" has never meant "innocent." Then the story that somehow topped it: the Buss family civil war. A reported 5-1 vote to sell the remaining Lakers stake, Jeanie's attorney calling the report a fabrication, the brothers trying to force her out again, the 15% governor threshold, Mark Walter's $12.5 billion flip fourteen months after buying — and now he's selling his Chelsea stake too. Arash's viral read got a "no notes" from Bill Simmons, and the crew games out arbitration, the billionaire garage sale, and whether the Dodgers are quietly in play for Ballmer, Kroenke or Patrick Soon-Shiong. It ends with actual good news: the Padres are sold, the Seidler saga is over, and Kwanza Jones and José Feliciano make history — with a kicker that ties the whole night together. New episodes drop nightly. Follow the crew on X. Directed & Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jake & Ben Full Show from August 17, 2026 Hour 1 The NBA Finds "No Evidence" That Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer Funneled Money to Kawhi Leonard via Sponsors Top 3 Stories of the Day: Jeanie Buss Sells Remaining 17% Of Lakers Ownership. What's Going on in LA? Where do BYU & Utah Rank in Presesaon AP Top 25? ESPN Drops Feature Article on Kalani Sitake.   Jayden Daniels Rumors Are Getting out of Control Hour 2 Utah Quarterback Devon Dampier and Head Coach Morgan Scalley Spoke to the Media after Practice today. Hear what they had to say.  Former NBA Ref Joey Crawford Compared Himself to Muhammad Ali in his HOF Speech. Why are Refs Going into the Hall of Fame? Angel Reese Missed a Game-Winning Layup and lost the Game for her Team Hour 3 ESPN's Adam Rittenberg wrote a Feature Story on Kalani Sitake over the weekend, detailing how well-liked the BYU Head Coach is around College Football.  Do We Overvalue Quarterbacks in the NFL? How many Quarterbacks would have Won the Super Bowl in Sam Darnold's Situation last season? Audio Vault: Did Pat McAfee Release the Worst Album of All Time? Hour 4 Live at 5: Jeanie Buss Could Veto Family's Sale of the Lakers More on NBA Finding "No Evidence" that Steve Ballmer Used Sponsors to Pay Kawhi Leonard Not Everybody is a fan of "Like That"

Hour 4 of Jake & Ben on August 17, 2026 Live at 5: Jeanie Buss Could Veto Family's Sale of the Lakers More on NBA Finding "No Evidence" that Steve Ballmer Used Sponsors to Pay Kawhi Leonard Not Everybody is a fan of "Like That"

Catch up on all the headlines in NBA, NFL, College Football, MLB, BYU, Utah, and Golf news with "What is Trending" for August 18, 2026.

Tobin and Leroy break down the latest news regarding the NBA's investigation into the LA Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer over potential salary cap circumvention. They debate the impact of sponsorship deals on league rules before shifting focus to the Miami Dolphins' preseason performance and Tua Tagovailoa's struggles. This segment also features a look at the Marlins' playoff push and a tribute to actress Hayden Panettiere. 01:20 - Weather and NBA News 07:21 - Kawhi Leonard Sponsorship Red Flags 15:56 - NBA Rebuttal and Marlins Talk 24:25 - Monday All Right Oh No 29:13 - Jennifer and Vlad's Picks

Breaking News from ESPN's Don Van Natta Jr., Baxter Holmes, Ramona Shelburne report that "The NBA has found no evidence showing LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard in order to circumvent the salary cap, according to three people with knowledge of discussions between the two sides in recent days." More Breaking News Chelsea co-owner Mark Walter and business partner Todd Boehly are in discussions to sell their minority stakes in Chelsea F.C. to majority owner Clearlake Capital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the opening hour of tonight's show, Dukes and Bell critique the Atlanta Falcons' frustrating preseason performance, emphasizing the lack of execution and depth on both sides of the ball. They evaluate the quarterback situation involving Michael Penix Jr. and discuss Matt Olson's impressive season for the Braves. Additionally, they touch on the NBA's investigation into Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. 01:50 - Falcons Preseason Reaction 05:10 - Offensive Line Struggles 10:18 - Michael Penix Jr. Evaluation 15:45 - Matt Olson MVP Discussion 19:13 - Franchise Building Discussion 23:58 - Injury and Depth Concerns 30:35 - James Pearce Jr. Controversy 36:40 - Backup Quarterback Evaluation 40:28 - Steve Ballmer NBA Investigation

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on August 17, 2026 The NBA Finds "No Evidence" That Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer Funneled Money to Kawhi Leonard via Sponsors Top 3 Stories of the Day: Jeanie Buss Sells Remaining 17% Of Lakers Ownership. What's Going on in LA? Where do BYU & Utah Rank in Presesaon AP Top 25? ESPN Drops Feature Article on Kalani Sitake.   Jayden Daniels Rumors Are Getting out of Control

Gene was at the Bills' first preseason game and shares his thoughts on the new Highmark Stadium. Plus, Spectrum's Andy Young joins the show to discuss what stood out on the field and what the bottom of the roster could look like.

Producer Tim Schneider is fired up about the NBA's conclusions in the Kawhi Leonard investigation, and it makes Gene slip into Italian.

Gene liked what he saw from the Bills in their preseason opener. Plus, he gives his first impressions of the new Highmark Stadium and Spectrum's Andy Young joins the show to discuss Buffalo's tough roster decisions.

As Kawhi Leonard resurfaces, Pablo shakes loose written proof of the Clippers trying to help make their star do something — anything — for a scoreboard company. David Samson beams in with meditations on an emergency: how the governor of Rhode Island paid hundreds for an NBA ticket, how to hide millions in a stadium construction site... and how much a billionaire owner really knows about the cost of doing business.• More from WPRI on the governor and the Clippers game• Subscribe to Huntebrook Media's newsletter for more investigations• Subscribe to PTFO on YouTube for breaking news, greatest hits and live premieres with PabloPreviously on PTFO:• Part I: The Silent Superstar and the Rotten Apple Tree• Part II: An Argument with Mark Cuban• Part III: The Mystery Investor, the No-Show Payday and the "Smoking Gun"• Part IV: Steve Ballmer, the Other Cuban and the $118 Million Infusion• Part V: Steve Ballmer's "Inconceivable" Donation, the $20 Million Guarantee and a Head on a Spike• Part VI: An IRL Showdown with Mark Cuban• Part VII: The Briefcase, Ballmer's Social Network and Aspiration's House of Cards• Part VIII: Uncle Dennis, Ballmer's $50 Million Sprint and the Side Deal That Wouldn't Die• Part IX: Ballmer's Tree Money, the Whistle-Blowers and the Document You've Been Waiting For• Part X: Steve Ballmer's Victim Impact, the Man Who Prosecuted Aspiration and the Abacus of Incarceration• Part XI: Ballmer's Secret I.O.U., Aspiration's "Web of Lies" and the Zenith of Fraud• Part XII: RIFC, the Impossible Deal and Life After Aspiration• Part XIII: The Halo, Ballmer's Bowl and a New Crisis in the Super-System Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the "Off the Screen" podcast, hosts Jordan (jor), Michael (Mike) Brunache, Alejandro Olivo, and Sid return from an extended off-season break to break down major news across the NBA. Key topics discussed during the episode include:Tribute to Don Nelson: The crew pays respect to legendary NBA head coach Don Nelson following his passing at age 86. They highlight his 5 championships as a Celtics player, ranking second all-time in head coaching wins, pioneering the "point forward" role, and early scouting of European talent like Dirk Nowitzki. Russell Westbrook's Retirement: Russell Westbrook officially retires after a historic career as a former MVP, Top 75 player, and all-time leader in triple-doubles. The hosts debate his legacy in OKC alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Kevin Durant. Lakers Ownership Sale: The Los Angeles Lakers have been sold for $12.5 billion to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. Former owner Mark Walter turns a $2 billion profit after holding the team for just one year. This leads into banter about expansion team costs ($7–10 billion) and buying private islands. LeBron James Signs with the 76ers: LeBron James officially signs a discount deal ($8 million over 2 years) with the Philadelphia 76ers to form a star-studded lineup with Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey. The hosts evaluate the fit, commuting between NYC and Philly, and Jaylen Brown's analytical value. Kawhi Leonard & Clippers Cap Circumvention Investigation: The hosts analyze Pablo Torre's investigative reports on Kawhi Leonard and Steve Ballmer's LA Clippers. The reports allege under-the-table cap circumvention involving Aspiration (tree planting), Daktronics (Intuit Dome halo scoreboard), and a Rhode Island soccer team (RIFC). The hosts discuss why the Toronto Raptors backed out of trading for Kawhi and debate appropriate league penalties. Chapters & Timestamps00:00 - Off-Season Return & Travel StoriesThe hosts welcome listeners back after a long scheduling hiatus. Mike describes his travel nightmare returning to NYC from Central Europe via Prague and London. 03:15 - Remembering Don Nelson (1940–2026)Honoring the life and legacy of Don Nelson following his passing at 86. Reviewing his 5 Celtics titles, European scouting, and pioneering the point forward position. 07:30 - Russell Westbrook Announces RetirementCelebrating the career of the former MVP and all-time triple-double leader. Debating the greatest players in OKC Thunder franchise history. Lighthearted banter about age gaps and "UNC" jokes among the crew. 14:45 - Lakers Sold for $12.5 BillionBreaking down the Lakers' sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. Mark Walter netting $2 billion in profit after holding the team for one year. 17:00 - Off-Topic Banter: Islands, Seaplanes & Expansion TeamsSide conversation about buying $40k islands and terraforming with beavers. Examining the $7–10 billion price tag for NBA expansion franchises. 22:30 - LeBron James Signs with the Philadelphia 76ersLeBron taking a massive pay cut ($4 million per year) to play in Philadelphia. Discussing commuting routines between NYC and Philadelphia. Assessing Philly's championship potential with LeBron, Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and Maxey. 28:00 - Jaylen Brown: Eye Test vs. Advanced AnalyticsDiscussing Jaylen Brown's net negative plus-minus ratings versus his on-court impact. Comparing Jaylen Brown's polarising analytical narrative to peak Russell Westbrook. 34:15 - Kawhi Leonard & Clippers Investigation (Pablo Torre Report)Unpacking Pablo Torre's reports on Clippers salary cap circumvention. Details regarding Aspiration, Daktronics halo scoreboard sponsorships, and Rhode Island FC. Explaining how the Raptors rescinded their trade offer for Kawhi following NBA warnings. 42:00 - Debate: What Should the Punishment Be?Comparing cap circumvention to PED and drug policy violations. Debating contract voiding, suspensions, and Steve Ballmer's potential reaction.

Justin Goodrum, Matt Thomas, and Allan Muenzler are back with a packed episode of "In the Lab," covering a coaching legend's legacy, a WNBA season boiling over with controversy, and a fresh update on one of the NBA's biggest ongoing scandals. The guys open with some personal updates and a preview of upcoming interviews — including a 45-minute conversation with former "Around the Horn" host Tony Reali and ESPN college basketball commentator Sam Gore — before honoring the legacy of Don Nelson, who passed away recently. They break down Nelson's Hall of Fame coaching career, his all-time wins record, his pioneering "Nellie Ball" style that helped shape the modern guard-heavy NBA, his role in drafting Stephen Curry, and a broader conversation about whether today's shorter coaching leashes mean we'll ever see a tenure like his again. From there, the show dives into the WNBA's latest firestorm. The hosts break down the flagrant foul from Chicago Sky's DJ Carrington on Sophie Cunningham, the social media fallout that followed, and play Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White's raw, emotional press conference defending her team. They also cover the rescinded technical foul involving Caitlin Clark before shifting into a pointed, opinionated discussion of WNBA leadership — including reaction to Front Office Sports reporter Colin Salao's take on what the league needs in its next commissioner, a breakdown of the publicity stunt surrounding Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White's threats to enter the WNBA draft, and renewed discussion of the Paige Bueckers–Angel Reese betting clip the league's own social account briefly promoted. Worth noting: this segment includes the hosts' own strong, candid opinions on some politically charged storylines around the league this season — presented as their take, not a neutral breakdown. The episode wraps with a pivot to the NBA, where the crew reacts to Pablo Torre's continued reporting on the Kawhi Leonard–Clippers sponsorship investigation, debating what consequences could be coming for Leonard and owner Steve Ballmer. They close with shoutouts to rookie standout Olivia Miles and the Golden State Valkyries' historic first season.

Gene dives into a myriad of topcis surrounding the Bills, including DJ Moore's potential impact, injuries and who to watch for in the first preseason game. Plus, the NBA is in the midst of a pair of scandals and franchise sale prices keep rising.

Gene gives his take on the Lakers being sold again, this time under mysterious circumstances, and the never-ending investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers.

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You know when the sports doldrums hit and you find yourself watching too much of the Ocho? The universe provides with some of the stupidest things to talk about. WNBA in the news in two ways with players saying things, taking them back and their CBA becoming a topic of discussion. Oh yeah and then there are the two ex-NBA players declaring for their draft. We talk some Kawhi as it looks like he will not only take himself and Uncle Dennis down, but may bring the Clippers or Steve Ballmer with him. And then we round out with a bizarre story from the world of amateur golf. Strap in folks, this one is a doozy.

The basketball world is reeling, and we're digging into the latest developments in the Kawhi Leonard scandal. With a second side hustle involving Daktronics now coming to light, we break down what this means for Steve Ballmer and the future of the Clippers' trade pending limbo. It's an ugly situation that could have massive league-wide ramifications, and we aren't holding back on the implications. On the baseball side, Pope steps up to the plate with a massive "punch" for the Hall of Fame committee. We're finally demanding answers on why Tommy John, a man with 288 wins and a surgery that literally saved the sport, is still on the outside looking in. When you look at the arms currently in the Hall, the math simply doesn't add up, and it's time to call out the inconsistency.

Bernie Fratto opens up the show discussing the possibility of an MLB lockout and what that will look like for the entire league. Then, Bernie sets up the Midnight Hour topics for tonight; from Tony Romo's OWI arrest, Clay Travis' $10 million challenge to the WNBA, and is Deion Sanders being an overbearing parent by training his son. Plus, Kawhi Leonard's future is really picking up steam and Bernie talks about all the possible outcomes, and consequences for him, the Clippers, and Steve Ballmer. Later, MLB pitcher and broadcaster, Lary Sorensen joins Bernie to talk all things MLB as he , he discusses and Bernie gives his predictions for the upcoming NFL Season. Plus, a new Fantasy Files & World of Soccer is in the books for your enjoyment!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Noe, Jared Smith and Rich Ohrnberger recapped a surprisingly entertaining Hall of Fame Game to kickoff the NFL preseason, and were impressed with Cardinals rookie QB Carson Beck, who they think is a future starter in the NFL ... BetMGM’s Seamus McGee joined the guys to talk about the scorching Red Sox and preseason NFL betting trends … Are you taking Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs if you were starting a team today? … The Clippers and Steve Ballmer are just digging themselves a deeper and deeper hole with another potentially illegal salary cap situation with Daktronics ... Plus - Parlay Platter, Prop It Up and Rapid Fire! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaks the truth about Trump's nonstop racism. Ben riffs. Gave Wilkins & Torrence Stagger, podcasters extraordinaire, talk LeBron, Bulls, Kwai, Ballmer and other issues of the NBA. Ben says Caleb Wilson reminds him of another Bulls rookie from 1984. The others say—hmm? Gave and Torrence co-host The New Twenty Four, aka TNTF. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How high up did Kawhi Leonard's silent deals go? Pablo ties a larger-than-life scoop to Steve Ballmer's "seemingly impossible aspirations," as Hunterbrook Media's Sam Koppelman follows the money from South Dakota to L.A. — and Amin Elhassan is left to deconstruct the Death Star.• Subscribe to Huntebrook Media's newsletter for more investigations• Subscribe to PTFO on YouTube for Kawhi news, greatest hits and morePreviously on PTFO:• Part I: The Silent Superstar and the Rotten Apple Tree• Part II: An Argument with Mark Cuban• Part III: The Mystery Investor, the No-Show Payday and the "Smoking Gun"• Part IV: Steve Ballmer, the Other Cuban and the $118 Million Infusion• Part V: Steve Ballmer's "Inconceivable" Donation, the $20 Million Guarantee and a Head on a Spike• Part VI: An IRL Showdown with Mark Cuban• Part VII: The Briefcase, Ballmer's Social Network and Aspiration's House of Cards• Part VIII: Uncle Dennis, Ballmer's $50 Million Sprint and the Side Deal That Wouldn't Die• Part IX: Ballmer's Tree Money, the Whistle-Blowers and the Document You've Been Waiting For• Part X: Steve Ballmer's Victim Impact, the Man Who Prosecuted Aspiration and the Abacus of Incarceration• Part XI: Ballmer's Secret I.O.U., Aspiration's "Web of Lies" and the Zenith of Fraud• Part XII: RIFC, the Impossible Deal and Life After Aspiration(Pablo Torre Finds Out is independently produced by Meadowlark Media and distributed by The Athletic. The views, research and reporting expressed in this episode are solely those of Pablo Torre Finds Out and Hunterbrook Media and do not reflect the work or editorial input of The Athletic or its journalists.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The crew recaps a rough 13-6 Guardians loss to the Mets, with Foster Griffin struggling in his first start after the trade, and John declaring the season effectively over if Cleveland gets swept by the White Sox this weekend. They also break down the Kawhi Leonard situation, with a Pablo Torre report alleging Leonard had an undisclosed sponsorship deal with Daktronics as another possible way to circumvent the salary cap, on top of the ongoing Aspiration investigation. The guys debate whether Clippers fans should actually be mad at owner Steve Ballmer for allegedly bending the rules to pay Leonard more, given how much worse the franchise's previous ownership was.

0:00 ... Ross hello, welcome, and introduces the panel 0:32 ... Show #260 is dedicated to Hall of Famer Michael Cooper who was drafted with the #60 overall pick in the 1978 NBA Draft. 1:24 ... LeBron James is now a member of the 76ers and World B feels the upcoming season will feature a wide open and competitive eastern conference.   There are 11 legit playoff contenders for just 8 spots. 3:44 ... Bruce feels like LeBron made the move to Philly in a desperate attempt to win 2 more rings and tie Michael Jordan with 6 championships and convince people that HE, not MJ is the GOAT.   Bruce feels that Sixers games will be "Must Watch" TV. 5:24 ... Depth and health could be issues for Philly.  Ross also feels that many more coaches will be on the hot seat with so many solid teams competing for just 8 playoff spots. 6:22 ... Bruce feels that the Jalen Duren contract impasse in Detroit could have a lingering effect that might affect the morale of the team if Duren's teammates feel he is being mistreated by Pistons management. 7:22 ... What's the deal with the Orlando Magic?  Is their window closed as far as being elite in the east?  They still have talent, but their offense is still sub-standard.  Bruce feels that the team will be in the mix for the Play In tournament but he does not have a great feeling about this team. 12:31 ... Jalen Brown is no longer a Celtic, so who is going to step up?  From a leadership standpoint, it has to be Jayson Tatum, but others like Derrick White, Hugo Gonzalez, and Baylor Scheierman need to all have solid seasons for Boston to challenge for the top 6 in the east. 14:43 ... World B agrees with Bruce that Derrick White needs to step up. 15:57 ... Ross asks Bruce if Tatum is capable of being a "fiery" leader and Bruce doesn't really know if Jayson is capable of adjusting his personality and mindset from his "too cool" exterior to someone who shows more emotion. 17:45 ... Atlanta has added Lu Dort and Ross wonders if Dort can bring the type of toughness to the Hawks that a guy like Dillon Brooks brought to the Suns?   World B loves Dort's perimeter defense and his presence gives the Hawks much better depth.  World B also feels Jalen Johnson has to continue his progress for the Hawks to excel.  Bruce thinks Dort is exactly the type of gritty veteran Atlanta needs and their fans will love.  Ross loves the move and thinks Dort's physicality will really improve the Hawks' defense. 22:17 ... The Portland Trailblazers have a new owner (Tom Dundon) and he has made some really unsettling moves since taking over the franchise.  There are rumors that the Blazers, who are battling with local Portland politicians over arena funding and other financial issues could end up leaving the city.   That would be devastating to the city of Portland and would give the city a real black eye. 24:14 ... Ross is very angry about the way that Dundon has treated their broadcasters like Kevin Calabro and Tom Haberstroh because he watched a lot of Blazers games and really enjoyed their telecasts. 25:32 ... World B feels Dundon has been an embarassment and cites the bad contract he gave new head coach Micah Nori as a really poor way to treat their new coach. 27:37 ... Bruce feels for the Portland fans, who are among the best in the NBA and since the Blazers are Portland's only major league team, their fans would be devastated if the team flatlines and eventually leaves town. 29:05 ... If you were a fan, would you rather be a Warriors or Clippers fan?  Bruce would rather be a 'Dubs fan but Ross and World B would rather be Clippers fans.  Everyone explains why they feel the way they do.  LA owner Steve Ballmer is the main reason that Ross and World B prefer the Clippers. 33:09 ... Will DeAaron Fox be on the Spurs the entire season?  Bruce feels he will because of his contract, which calls for him to be paid more than $222 million over the next 4 seasons.  It's such a bad contract that it's hard to see any team taking it on. 37:04 ... It's time for the always enjoyable "Card Challenge" segment where Ross picks random cards and asks Bruce and World B to react to the players spontaneously to prove their knowledge.  Jalen Duren of the Pistons is first for World B. 38:19 ... Next up is Klay Thompson of the Mavericks for Bruce 39:25 ... Kyrie Irving of Dallas is next for World B. 40:20 ... Tyler Herro for Bruce 40:57 ... Carmelo Anthony for World B. 42:29 ... Bruce Bowen for Bruce .... they'll be together on Wednesday at the Basketball Hall of Fame for a "HoopHall hangout" session with the fans. 44:17 ... Ross wraps the show and says goodbye TRT 44:30                 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TikTak sensation, Uncle, arrives to the microphone for another successful episode of his broadcast. Sports, crack room action, and much more happened.  Topics include: Snowpiercer streaming series, Ryan first time caller, MLB update, WNBA, Indiana Fever, LA Lakers, Steve Ballmer, NFL season coming up, LA Rams prepping for winning season, TikTak kitchen videos, European vacation videos, Sidekick's shirt of the week, extreme heat, dry cells, smart watches not favored mobile device, Battlestar Galactica remake

Just when you thought the Kawhi Leonard scandal was almost over, Pablo peels off another branch of the saga, with stacks of new documents and a group of reporters in tow. Amin Elhassan and David Samson reunite to trust the process of local journalism, meet another benevolent entrepreneur... and follow the public money, straight to the top — and back to The House That Ballmer Built.• Support The Kyra Fund• Read much more about RIFC at WPRIPreviously on PTFO:• Part I: The Silent Superstar and the Rotten Apple Tree• Part II: An Argument with Mark Cuban• Part III: The Mystery Investor, the No-Show Payday and the "Smoking Gun"• Part IV: Steve Ballmer, the Other Cuban and the $118 Million Infusion• Part V: Steve Ballmer's "Inconceivable" Donation, the $20 Million Guarantee and a Head on a Spike• Part VI: An IRL Showdown with Mark Cuban• Part VII: The Briefcase, Ballmer's Social Network and Aspiration's House of Cards• Part VIII: Uncle Dennis, Ballmer's $50 Million Sprint and the Side Deal That Wouldn't Die• Part IX: Ballmer's Tree Money, the Whistle-Blowers and the Document You've Been Waiting For• Part X: Steve Ballmer's Victim Impact, the Man Who Prosecuted Aspiration and the Abacus of Incarceration• Part XI: Ballmer's Secret I.O.U., Aspiration's "Web of Lies" and the Zenith of Fraud(Pablo Torre Finds Out is independently produced by Meadowlark Media and distributed by The Athletic. The views, research and reporting expressed in this episode are solely those of Pablo Torre Finds Out and WPRI-TV and do not reflect the work or editorial input of The Athletic or its journalists.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Maller talks about Josh Allen snapping at Bills Mafia to stop hating on the alternative jersey, Lamar Jackson saying he's not worried about dropping in the NFL Player Rankings, the wealth of Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, Fact or Fiction, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.