The Los Angeles Clippers have named Los Angeles-based trial lawyer John Gibson as the team's interim governor.
Gibson will take over the role from Steve Ballmer, who has been suspended for one year following an investigation into salary cap circumvention.
The appointment places Gibson in the franchise's top governing position on an interim basis while Ballmer is away from the role. No additional details were provided regarding the scope of Gibson's responsibilities or the timeline beyond the one-year suspension.