8/18/26 - Clippers’ Ballmer Reportedly Cleared, Walter Eyes Chelsea Exit, Jayden Daniels Trolled
Summary
Host Baker Machado discusses the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers, noting zero evidence ties owner Steve Ballmer to a salary cap scheme involving Kawhi Leonard. Mark Walter reportedly seeks to sell his Chelsea stake amid federal probes, following his record Lakers sale. The Padres’ $3.9 billion sale makes Jose Feliciano MLB’s first black majority owner. The episode also covers WTA schedule changes and Jaden Daniels’ jersey dispute with LSU.
Topics discussed
Intro: NBA, Chelsea, and Padres headlines
NBA finds no evidence of Ballmer cap circumvention
Mark Walter sells Chelsea stake amid DOJ probe
Padres sold for record $3.9 billion to Clear Lake
WTA plans to reduce mandatory tournaments for stars
Analysis: Ballmer investigation and Leonard trade
Analysis: Mark Walter's rapid asset liquidation
Jaden Daniels jersey dispute with LSU goes viral
Tonight's sports: White Sox vs Cubs and WNBA
Outro and show recap
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