NBA challenges ESPN’s findings in Clippers cap-circumvention probe

The NBA issued a statement disputing an ESPN report detailing findings in its salary-cap investigation of the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, saying the article contains numerous inaccuracies and that the results will be clarified only once the inquiry is complete; ESPN had suggested no direct funneling of money from Clippers owner Steve Ballmer to Leonard via sponsorships and that a resolution was being negotiated, claims the NBA did not confirm; the probe, sparked by a $28 million Aspiration endorsement and related endorsements, has delayed league business and potential trades, and there is no timeline for a resolution as training camps approach.