Sep 15, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min · 27 segments
Zach is joined by Michael Pina to recap Steve Ballmer’s apology letter and put a bow on the entire Clippers saga. Then, they run through every team in the Eastern Conference and ask one big question…
Zach LoweHost
Michael PinaGuest
We are going to start with the Toronto Raptors, not because I'm that interested in the Toronto Raptors or I think the Toronto Raptors are gonna win the East or I ha- trying to get some side deals with some businesses in Toronto.
No, not for any of that reason, but because Kawhi Leonard is finally, mercifully, a Raptor under the exact terms that were agreed to months, weeks, years, I don't know, ago.
And that's all possible because Steve Ballmer released a statement over the weekend or on Monday night, whenever it was, I can't remember, saying they are not, after all their talk, Michael Pina, about witch hunts and using every avenue possible to deflect this podcaster's nonsense allegations and this penalty that the NBA levied, uh, after miscommunication and this and that.
"For my fellow Los Angeles Clippers followers." Not sure you're a follower, um, or how many of those there are anymore.
"This has been a very difficult time for everybody associated with the Clippers, and for that, I have sincere regrets." This and that.
You, what, you just regret, do you just regret the, the vibes? "I want to apologize," that's a nice word, "to our fans, employees, and my fellow NBA team owners for the distraction and distress this matter has caused, for which I accept responsibility as principal owner." What is this matter, and what are you accepting responsibility for? Just the distraction and the noise? Too bad.
We have communicated to the NBA that we are complying with the penalties assessed by the league, have paid the fine," that was quick, "and are moving forward.
While there are still disagreements concerning the findings in the report, this is not where I want to focus.
We are going to start with the Toronto Raptors, not because I'm that interested in the Toronto Raptors or I think the Toronto Raptors are gonna win the East or I ha- trying to get some side deals with some businesses in Toronto.
No, not for any of that reason, but because Kawhi Leonard is finally, mercifully, a Raptor under the exact terms that were agreed to months, weeks, years, I don't know, ago.
And that's all possible because Steve Ballmer released a statement over the weekend or on Monday night, whenever it was, I can't remember, saying they are not, after all their talk, Michael Pina, about witch hunts and using every avenue possible to deflect this podcaster's nonsense allegations and this penalty that the NBA levied, uh, after miscommunication and this and that.
"For my fellow Los Angeles Clippers followers." Not sure you're a follower, um, or how many of those there are anymore.
"This has been a very difficult time for everybody associated with the Clippers, and for that, I have sincere regrets." This and that.
You, what, you just regret, do you just regret the, the vibes? "I want to apologize," that's a nice word, "to our fans, employees, and my fellow NBA team owners for the distraction and distress this matter has caused, for which I accept responsibility as principal owner." What is this matter, and what are you accepting responsibility for? Just the distraction and the noise? Too bad.
We have communicated to the NBA that we are complying with the penalties assessed by the league, have paid the fine," that was quick, "and are moving forward.
While there are still disagreements concerning the findings in the report, this is not where I want to focus.
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