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NBA blasts ESPN for ‘inaccuracies’ in report on Kawhi Leonard-Clippers investigation

The Guardian Sport · 17 August 2026 at 20:31

NBA blasts ESPN for ‘inaccuracies’ in report on Kawhi Leonard-Clippers investigation

NBA is looking into claims of salary cap circumvention ESPN says league has no proof owner funneled money Steve Ballmer denies allegations; Leonard trade on hold The NBA has disputed an ESPN report on the league’s investigation into possible salary cap circumvention by the Los Angeles Clippers.

On Monday, ESPN reported that, after an 11-month investigation, the NBA was not able to show proof that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard via team sponsorships to bypass the salary cap.

The outlet also said the two sides have been “negotiating a resolution to the investigation”.

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NBA blasts ESPN for ‘inaccuracies’ in report on Kawhi Leonard-Clippers investigation

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