NBA pushes back on ESPN’s Kawhi-Clippers probe report, promises final results
TL;DR
The NBA disputed ESPN’s report on its 11-month probe into potential salary-cap circumvention by the Clippers related to Kawhi Leonard endorsements, saying the article contains inaccuracies and that the final results will be clarified once the investigation concludes; Clippers maintain they merely introduced Leonard to business partners and did not negotiate terms, with sponsorships involving Aspiration and others tied to the inquiry as the league weighs potential penalties.
- NBA blasts ESPN for ‘inaccuracies’ in report on Kawhi Leonard-Clippers investigation theguardian.com
- Sources: NBA has no evidence Ballmer funneled money to Leonard via sponsors ESPN
- NBA disputes report detailing potential findings in Clippers’ cap circumvention probe The New York Times
- NBA, Clippers Address Reports on Kawhi Leonard and Salary Cap amid Investigation Bleacher Report
- What the latest Kawhi Leonard investigation news means for Raptors trade Yahoo Sports
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