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Los Angeles and Oceanside, CA – The LA Clippers have announced that their G League team will relocate to Oceanside, Calif. and rebrand as the San Diego Clippers, starting play at the brand new Frontwave Arena for the 2024-25 season. The Clippers organization returns to the San Diego area, where the NBA team played from 1978-1984. The announcement was made at a press event at Frontwave Arena, where the new G League San Diego Clippers logo was unveiled.The currently named Ontario Clippers will complete the 2023-24 G League season in Ontario, Calif.“We are proud to re-introduce the San Diego Clippers into this passionate sports market,” said Halo Sports and Entertainment CEO Gillian Zucker. “Our G League team is a critical part of our business and basketball operation, and we are thrilled to be relocating to the new Frontwave Arena next season.”

The LA Clippers and Halo Sports and Entertainment - the new umbrella brand encompassing the Clippers and their G League team, the Kia Forum, and Intuit Dome - will partner with Frontwave Arena to run the business operations of the G League San Diego Clippers. LA Clippers President, Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank will continue to oversee basketball operations for both teams.

“We are excited to show off our new home Frontwave Arena and welcome the San Diego Clippers next season,” said Co-Founder and CEO of Frontwave Arena Josh Elias. “Working with a world class organization like the Clippers and people like Steve Ballmer and Gillian Zucker to create a new home to showcase their commitment both on and off the basketball court is a slam dunk.”

Expected to open this summer, Frontwave Arena will hold entertainment and sporting events including concerts, comedy shows, community events, and games for the San Diego Sockers professional indoor soccer team. The 7,500 capacity arena, located in Oceanside, California, will also have an outdoor plaza for additional performances, activities and, community gatherings.

The LA Clippers and their G League team maintain a close relationship between players and staff to maximize growth and resources. Twelve of the 18 players on the LA Clippers’ current roster have spent time in the G League during their career.&nbsp;

“I’m thrilled to welcome fans in San Diego and the Oceanside community to the G League, which has truly never been more impactful to NBA teams than it is today” said NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim.  “Bringing the Clippers G League team to Frontwave Arena through this unique partnership is exciting not only for the basketball diehards in the area, but for the players and coaches who will be able to develop their NBA-caliber skills each day.”

Fans can purchase San Diego Clippers merchandise for a limited time only at sdclippershq.com

About the G League ClippersThe LA Clippers’ NBA G League team began play for the 2017-18 season. The currently-named Ontario Clippers will complete the 2023-24 G League season in Ontario, Calif. before relocating to Oceanside, Calif. and rebranding as the G League San Diego Clippers for the 2024-25 season at Frontwave Arena. 

About the NBA G LeagueThe NBA’s official minor league, the NBA G League prepares players, coaches, officials, training and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league’s research and development laboratory.  Featuring 31 teams, 29 with direct affiliations to NBA franchises for 2023-24, the league offers elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.  55 percent of all players on end-of-season 2022-23 NBA rosters boasted NBA G League experience.  In fostering the league’s connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA Cares programs.

About Frontwave ArenaFrontwave Arena will be a gateway to world-class sports and entertainment in North County San Diego. Located in Oceanside, California, the 7,500-capacity arena will showcase the best and brightest names in music of all genres, headline comedy, family shows, and community events. In addition to 16-time champion San Diego Sockers of the Major Arena Soccer League and the newly announced NBA G League San Diego Clippers, the venue will host a growing roster of sports teams, tournaments, and athletic events. Frontwave Arena sets new standards for premium fan experiences with 16 luxury suites, VIP viewing decks, exclusive lounges, and an open-air patio. An expansive outdoor plaza will host performances, activities, and more. Frontwave Arena is expected to open in the summer of 2024. www.frontwavearena.com.

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LA Clippers G League Team to Relocate and Rebrand as the San Diego Clippers for 2024-2025 Season

LOS ANGELES&nbsp;– The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that Los Angeles has been selected to host NBA All-Star 2026. The 75th NBA All-Star Game will take place at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, home of the LA Clippers, on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. This will mark the record seventh NBA All-Star in Los Angeles, and the first time the Intuit Dome will host the annual midseason showcase reaching fans in more than 200 countries and territories in more than 50 languages.NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made the announcement today during a press conference at Intuit Dome, where he was joined by Clippers Chairman Steve Ballmer, Clippers President of Business Operations Gillian Zucker, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr.“The Intuit Dome promises to present a unique and innovative live basketball experience which will be an extraordinary venue for the NBA All-Star Game in 2026,” said Silver. “Thanks again to Steve Ballmer, Gillian Zucker, and the Clippers organization for their commitment to delivering a world-class showcase of the very best of our sport.”

Intuit Dome, which is set to open in August 2024, is a multipurpose venue that will be the new home of the LA Clippers.“We are building Intuit Dome to house and showcase the best basketball players in the world, and we are honored they will all be under our roof for NBA All Star,” said Ballmer. “Along with Inglewood and Los Angeles, we thank the NBA for bringing the league’s marquee event to Intuit Dome in 2026.”The LA Clippers worked in collaboration with the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission to bring NBA All-Star 2026 to Los Angeles.NBA All-Star on-court events will tip off on Friday, Feb. 13 at Intuit Dome with NBA Rising Stars, an annual showcase for top rookies and second-year NBA players. On Feb. 14, State Farm All-Star Saturday Night will feature the Kia Skills Challenge, the Starry 3-Point Challenge and AT&T Slam Dunk. NBA All-Star 2026 will culminate with the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15.The NBA will host several events for fans of all ages at venues throughout Los Angeles and Inglewood, including at Kia Forum and the Los Angeles Convention Center. These events, including NBA All-Star Practice presented by AT&T, the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game and an NBA All-Star fan fest, will feature basketball programming and entertainment for fans as well as up-close access to NBA players, legends and celebrities.The league will also continue to celebrate its commitment to social responsibility with a full schedule of NBA Cares events during NBA All-Star 2026. Through partnerships with schools, local and national nonprofit organizations, the league will reach thousands of children and families in Los Angeles, Inglewood and the surrounding areas and provide critical resources to community-based programs.NBA All-Star History in Los AngelesThis will mark the record seventh NBA All-Star in the Los Angeles area, which hosted the event in 2018, 2011, 2004, 1983, 1972 and 1963, and the first time the midseason showcase has been held at the Intuit Dome. The previous six NBA All-Star events in Los Angeles (including two at The Forum in Inglewood) have showcased extraordinary performances by some of the best players in league history. Each NBA All-Star Game MVP in Los Angeles was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team and selected to at least 11 All-Star Games: LeBron James (MVP in 2018), Kobe Bryant (2011), Shaquille O’Neal (2004), Julius Erving (1983), Jerry West (1972) and Bill Russell (1963).The most recent NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles (2018) featured a dramatic finish as Team LeBron rallied from a 13-point deficit with seven minutes to play to defeat Team Stephen 148-145 in the first All- Star Game without a matchup between the Eastern Conference and Western Conference. As the captain of Team LeBron, James made a game-tying three-pointer with 1:30 remaining and a go-ahead layup with 34.5 seconds left in the game.NBA All-Star 2026 will mark the 15th anniversary of the 2011 midseason celebration in Los Angeles, where the Clippers’ Blake Griffin played on the winning teams in the All-Star Game and Rising Stars and was crowned Slam Dunk champion as a rookie. That year, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Bryant earned his record-tying fourth NBA All-Star Game MVP Award after scoring 37 points to lift the Western Conference past the Eastern Conference 148-143.

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Los Angeles and LA Clippers to Host NBA All-Star 2026

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LA Clippers Chairman Steve Ballmer, President of Business Operations Gillian Zucker and Consultant and NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West were recently named to the LA Business Journal’s LA 500, a list of the 500 most influential people in Los Angeles. The trio was recognized for their work leading the Clippers and developing the Inglewood Basketball and Entertainment Center, which is expected to break ground this summer and be the team’s home starting with the 2024 NBA season.

Ballmer has been included on the LA 500 for the past six years, West for four and Zucker for two. Other notable Angelenos on the list include L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, Inglewood Mayor James Butts, Honey Co-Founders Ryan Hudson and George Ruan and Harpo Productions’ Oprah Winfrey.

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Ballmer, Zucker and West Named Among Most Influential Angelenos By LA Business Journal

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I am again angry over the shooting of a Black man, Jacob Blake. Doc Rivers and the Bucks players said it well: We need real police accountability. Give citizens data to do so. Let's have criminal justice reform that keeps all people safe, but not senselessly imprisoned or afraid.

Now is the time to research and vote for the mayors, council people, commissioners, legislators, governors, judges, prosecutors, and attorneys general who can make it happen. Now is the time to work out bipartisan national police reform.

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A Statement from Steve Ballmer | (08.26.20)

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LOS ANGELES, October 17, 2018 – The L.A. Clippers today announced the launch of Clippers CourtVision, a revolutionary new way to watch Clippers games that puts fans in control of the viewing experience. Envisioned by Steve Ballmer, Chairman of the L.A. Clippers, and leveraging innovative technology pioneered by Second Spectrum, Clippers CourtVision uses machine learning, data visualization and augmented reality to bring fans deeper into the game and let them customize their viewing experience. The new Clippers CourtVision experience is available to FOX Sports Prime Ticket subscribers via the FOX Sports mobile application.

“It’s long been a dream of mine to use technology to transform the sports-watching experience. Innovation is at my – and the Clippers’ - core, and we’re excited to redefine fans’ expectations of what it means to watch sports through this revolutionary new broadcast technology,” said Ballmer. “When I first bought the Clippers, I met with Rajiv and his team at Second Spectrum. They understood what I thought might be possible, and were ultimately able to make it a reality. The real-time video visualization technology and big data capabilities we’ve designed to power Clippers CourtVision are incredible.”

Clippers CourtVision delivers a more robust and more impactful viewing experience, where fans can toggle across multiple Modes with real-time data and augmented reality features. This season’s release includes Coach Mode, which diagrams the plays as they happen; Player Mode, in which real-time-updating shooting percentages hover over each player; and Mascot Mode, which incorporates fan-friendly animations, graphics and special effects.

“We are proud to partner with Steve and the L.A. Clippers to bring this new technology to life,” said Rajiv Maheswaran, CEO and Co-Founder, Second Spectrum. “When Steve first came to us with his desire to transform the sports-watching experience, we knew that we shared a common vision and we would be able to work together to create the most innovative platform yet using Second Spectrum technology. Clippers CourtVision will be the first step in making sports more customized and interactive with cutting-edge technology. Our software is already used by many of the world’s top leagues and teams. Now fans can have the same access.”

“Just like the Clippers, FOX Sports prides itself on innovation,” said Lindsay Amstutz, SVP and General Manager of FOX Sports West and Prime Ticket. “We are excited to offer this enhanced viewing experience to our subscribers.”

FOX Sports Prime Ticket subscribers can preview Clippers CourtVision’s augmented reality (AR) streams within the FOX Sports mobile app. A limited number of Clippers season ticket holders will also have a chance to test a Clippers CourtVision Beta release this year, which has additional customization features, including the choice of seven different camera angles throughout the arena, including baseline, center court, backboard, sidelines and even Jumbotron view. Viewers can also choose their audio experience, including broadcast commentary or in-arena live sound. The in-game commentator feature allows CourtVision to autogenerate facts and players notes to raise fans’ basketball IQ. More devices, more modes and more functionality are planned for the 2019-20 season.

Fans can learn more at www.clipperscourtvision.com.

Led by Chairman Steve Ballmer, the L.A. Clippers in 2018-19 are competing in the franchise’s 49th season and 35th in Los Angeles. They recently extended a franchise record, completing their seventh consecutive winning season in 2017-18. The team has logged the NBA’s 5th-best record over the course of head coach Doc Rivers’ five-year tenure. The Clippers are committed to the city of Los Angeles and through the L.A. Clippers Foundation, provide resources and opportunities that make a positive difference toward leveling the playing field for youth in Southern California. Visit the Clippers online at www.clippers.com or follow them on social media @LAClippers.

Second Spectrum is the world leader in building machines that understand sports. As the Official Tracking and Analytics Provider of the NBA and partner of professional and college teams around the world, Second Spectrum creates tools that help teams save time and discover new insights by making data and video easily accessible and actionable. Second Spectrum's media products help content owners and distributors automatically create augmented video and interactive, personalized, OTT experiences. Founded in 2013, the company works with clients around the globe from its five offices in Los Angeles, New York, Lausanne, Manchester, and Shanghai. For more information, visit http://www.secondspectrum.com.

Together, Prime Ticket and sister networks FOX Sports San Diego and FOX Sports West, present more live, local sports programming than any other network or broadcast system in the market. Serving sports fans in Southern California, San Diego, Nevada and Hawaii, the regional networks produce over 900 live sporting events and telecast over 3,500 hours of live and original programming every year. For complete regional sports news, telecast schedules and more, visit www.FOXSportsWest.com and www.FOXSportsSanDiego.com.

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Clippers Introduce Revolutionary Technology with Launch of Clippers CourtVision Digital Viewing Experience

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Inside The Playbook Vol. 2

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LOS ANGELES — The Clippers capped off the 2017-18 season on a high-note, but not in the usual fashion.

On April 2, Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his wife, Connie, traveled to Jim Gilliam Recreation Center in South Los Angeles. Joining them were Team President Gillian Zucker, guards Lou Williams and Patrick Beverley, and the rest of the Clippers family.

On that day, Ballmer and Mayor Eric Garcetti would announce that the Ballmers and the L.A. Clippers Foundation would donate $10 million to renovate nearly 350 courts across Los Angeles. It helped to put a bow on a monumental year of community outreach.

And while it might have been one of the franchise’s most-highly publicized community endeavors, it was far from its only.

The Clippers organization was as active off the court this season as it was on the court, leaving its footprint across Los Angeles.

Below are recaps from some of the Clippers top community events over the past year:

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Clippers show strong commitment to community in 2017-18

At a press conference held on Monday at the Jim Gilliam Recreation Center in South Los Angeles, Steve and Connie Ballmer, along with the L.A. Clippers, announced a multi-million-dollar donation to the L.A. Parks Foundation. The money will go towards renovating nearly 350 basketball courts in city parks by the year 2021.

On hand for Monday’s announcement were the Ballmers, Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti and First Lady of Los Angeles Amy Elaine Wakeland, L.A. City Council President Herb Wesson, Executive Director of the L.A. Parks Foundation Judith Kieffer and Clippers President of Business Operations Gillian Zucker, as well as Clippers guards Lou Williams and Pat Beverley.

Garcetti began the press conference by sharing his deep admiration of the Ballmers, who have backed several initiatives across Los Angeles since purchasing the Clippers in 2014.

“A couple of years ago, we welcomed two angels to our city,” Garcetti said in reference to the Ballmers. “This gift will transform what this city is about.”

Hundreds of indoor and outdoor parks across the city will receive – among other upgrades – new floors and new asphalt, new hoops and backboards, as well as new scoreboards.

Without contributions from the Ballmers and the Clippers, money given to youth sports programming in L.A. as part of the 2028 Olympics would not make a difference for all areas of the city. So when asked by Mayor Garcetti to help fix some of L.A.’s courts, the Ballmers quickly joined the movement, helping renovate them all.

“Connie and Steve, you did more than chip in,” Garcetti said. “You changed the game.”

Wesson joined Garcetti in thanking the Ballmers and Clippers for their support of the local community.

“It means so much to our children, to the community, and to the parents to have an organization where it’s more important to give back than to just win basketball games,” Wesson said. “It’s not just about winning and losing, but contributing to the community.”

After a short video, which opened with Phillip Wiley of City of L.A. Recreation and Parks sharing how a basketball court saved his life, Garcetti welcomed Steve Ballmer to the stage.

Ballmer referenced his own sports background in discussing the importance of this initiative.

“I played basketball growing up and I stunk,” Ballmer joked. “I may have made one team with a no cut policy back in ninth grade. That was it. But, I spent a lot of time on basketball courts. It was a place to hang with friends and chill out.

“I have an emotional tie to this event today. This is special for me in my heart.”

Williams took the podium as the final speaker of the day, and he spoke of his upbringing in the sport of basketball, commenting that he would spend entire days in his local gym.

“This is an awesome opportunity for local youth,” Williams said. “I’m a product of a community center just like this. My first basketball game was here, in a gym like this.”

This gift will go towards renovating 108 indoor courts and 236 outdoor courts across the city within the next three years.