What happened: Business president Gillian Zucker was suspended without pay for one year. President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank was suspended for six months.
Why it matters: The penalties remove the Clippers' owner, business president and basketball operations chief from league and team activities for overlapping periods.
By the numbers: Three senior Clippers officials were suspended: Ballmer and Zucker for one year, Frank for six months.
What to watch: The Clippers' interim leadership arrangements will come into focus ahead of the 2026-27 season.