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NBA blasts ESPN report saying no evidence Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard in Clippers probe
Monday, August 17, 2026
The NBA stated it found no evidence supporting ESPN's report that Steve Ballmer, owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, was cleared in an investigation into potential salary cap violations related to Kawhi Leonard. ESPN had reported that Ballmer was exonerated in the league's probe. The NBA did not provide additional details about the status or findings of the investigation.
