Jazz Owner Ryan Smith Backs League Decision on Ballmer Sanctions

By Ben Horney · Front Office Sports · 2026-09-21

According to Front Office Sports, Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith maintains that the NBA had no choice but to penalize Steve Ballmer for salary cap violations involving Kawhi Leonard. Despite the record-setting fine and draft pick losses, Smith describes the Clippers owner as a vital

According to Front Office Sports, Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith maintains that the NBA had no choice but to penalize Steve Ballmer for salary cap violations involving Kawhi Leonard. Despite the record-setting fine and draft pick losses, Smith describes the Clippers owner as a vital