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• [Deadspin] - Report: No proof Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard

  17-08-2026 23:35 via sportspyder.com
  Deadspin | Report: No proof Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard
  
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• [Larry Brown Sports] - NBA and ESPN at odds over Kawhi Leonard report

  17-08-2026 23:16 via sportspyder.com
  Monday brought us a rare instance of a sports league publicly disputing one of its media partners in the form of the NBA and ESPN. ESPN reported early Monday that the NBA’s investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers found no evidence that owner Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard through shady sponsorship deals. That … The post appeared first on .
  
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• [Sportsnaut] - Clippers Scandal Takes Two Wild Twists & Turns

  17-08-2026 22:40 via sportspyder.com
  The Los Angeles Clippers alleged cap circumvention scandal involving Kawhi Leonard has taken two wild twists and turns on Monday. […]
  
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• [Los Angeles Times] - NBA, Clippers clash over progress in Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention investigation

  17-08-2026 22:28 via sportspyder.com
  An NBA investigation into whether the Clippers used sponsor deals to circumvent the salary cap and pay Kawhi Leonard millions has reached a key discussion stage.
  
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• [Fadeaway World] - Warriors Projected Starting Lineup And Rotation For 2026-27: Not Even A Play-In Team? - Fadeaway World

  17-08-2026 22:11 via sportspyder.com
  Here is the Warriors' projected 2026-27 rotation after another quiet offseason, with Stephen Curry still carrying an underwhelming roster.
  
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• [On SI] - What the Latest Kawhi Leonard Update Means for Raptors

  17-08-2026 22:10 via sportspyder.com
  The Toronto Raptors are eager to get the Kawhi Leonard trade done with the Los Angeles Clippers, but there are still hoops to jump through.
  
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• [Defector] - ESPN Reports Steve Ballmer Cleared By NBA’s Kawhi Leonard Investigation, NBA Says Otherwise

  17-08-2026 22:06 via sportspyder.com
  According to a , the NBA hasn't found any evidence that Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer arranged to pay Kawhi Leonard in excess of salary-cap rules via the fraudulent green-banking company Aspiration. Just under a year ago, after a from podcaster Pablo Torre, the NBA hired the prestigious law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz to investigate the alleged scheme. Per the ESPN report, lawyers representing Ballmer and the NBA have been negotiating a resolution over the past few days, a
  
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• [LA Daily News] - Clippers say NBA’s investigation has shown no evidence of salary cap circumvention

  17-08-2026 22:01 via sportspyder.com
  An ESPN report Monday indicated that NBA investigation is moving toward a conclusion, but it’s unclear when and where it will land
  
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• [NBC Sports] - NBA reportedly 'found no evidence' Clippers, Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard

  17-08-2026 21:57 via sportspyder.com
  Settlement talks between the league and the Clippers had started, league sources confirmed to NBC Sports.
  
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• [Yahoo Sports] - Clippers investigation gets even messier + talking Bulls, Grizzlies, Magic & Hawks with Trey Kerby

  17-08-2026 21:50 via sportspyder.com
  Kevin O'Connor reacts to the latest developments in the NBA's investigation of the LA Clippers and more NBA news.
  
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• [CBS Sports] - Kawhi Leonard investigation: NBA lacks evidence Steve Ballmer funneled money for cap circumvention, per report

  17-08-2026 21:50 via sportspyder.com
  The NBA, however, said that a report that came out on Monday contained 'numerous and significant inaccuracies'
  
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• [The Comeback] - Pablo Torre under fire for ‘trying to ruin people’s reputation’ after bombshell ESPN report

  17-08-2026 21:40 via sportspyder.com
  Investigative sports journalist Pablo Torre has received widespread acclaim for digging into alleged salary cap circumvention by the Los Angeles Clippers in the franchise’s acquisition of superstar forward Kawhi Leonard. On Monday, ESPN reported that the NBA’s investigation into the matter was wrapping up and that it had been determined that there was no evidence…
  
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• [Hoops Rumors] - Rockets, Sean Pedulla Agree To Two-Way Deal

  17-08-2026 21:38 via sportspyder.com
  Free agent guard Sean Pedulla has reached an agreement with the Rockets on a two-way deal, agent George S. Langberg tells Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Pedulla, who will turn 24 in October, joined the Rip City Remix last fall after going undrafted out of Ole Miss. After spending most of his rookie year […]
  
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• [Last Word on Sports] - Clippers, NBA Respond to Report About Steve Ballmer Being Cleared of Funneling Money to Kawhi Leonard

  17-08-2026 21:34 via sportspyder.com
  Immediately after a report released by ESPN stating that LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was no longer being looked at by the NBA for funneling money to All-Star Kawhi Leonard to circumvent the salary cap, both the organization and the league issued responses. Clippers, NBA Respond to Report About Steve Ballmer Being Cleared of Funneling …
  
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• [USA Today] - Clippers saga continues between Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer, and NBA

  17-08-2026 21:23 via sportspyder.com
  Prince Grimes breaks down the recent report involving Kawhi Leonard and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer around the allegations of funneling money through team sponsors.
  
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• [ESPN Los Angeles: Clippers Report] - What's next in the NBA's Clippers investigation over Kawhi allegations? - ESPN Video

  17-08-2026 21:09 via sportspyder.com
  What's next in the NBA's Clippers investigation over Kawhi allegations?
  
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• [ClutchPoints] - Pablo Torre teases more Kawhi Leonard-Clippers revelations after ESPN reports no evidence found against Steve Ballmer

  17-08-2026 21:06 via sportspyder.com
  The NBA is still investigating allegations that the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented the salary cap with superstar Kawhi Leonard, an investigation that has caused Los Angeles’ trade of Leonard to the Toronto Raptors to be put on an indefinite hold. On Monday, ESPN reported that the NBA had found no evidence that Clippers owner Steve […] The post appeared first on .
  
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• [ClutchPoints] - NBA rumors: The Kawhi Leonard punishment being discussed as part of Clippers investigation

  17-08-2026 21:06 via sportspyder.com
  The Los Angeles Clippers got some positive news on Monday when ESPN reported that the NBA had found no evidence of team owner Steve Ballmer illegally funnelling money to superstar Kawhi Leonard to duck the NBA salary cap. Still, there is plenty left to be sorted out in the NBA’s investigation into the matter, which […] The post appeared first on .
  
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• [ClutchPoints] - NBA rumors: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors on track for completion as investigation winds down

  17-08-2026 21:06 via sportspyder.com
  On Monday, the Los Angeles Clippers got some good news when ESPN reported that the NBA had found no evidence that team owner Steve Ballmer had funnelled money to superstar Kawhi Leonard in order to circumvent the salary cap. While the investigation is still not complete, it’s an optimistic moment for a team that has […] The post appeared first on .
  
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• [ClutchPoints] - Clippers rumors: ESPN reveals yet another company at center of Kawhi Leonard investigation

  17-08-2026 21:06 via sportspyder.com
  On Monday, it was reported by ESPN that the NBA had found no evidence that Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer had funnelled money to superstar Kawhi Leonard via team sponsors in order to circumvent the league’s salary cap. The revelations come amid a nearly year-long investigation by the league into the Clippers to see […] The post appeared first on .
  
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• [USA Today: For The Win] - Could Kawhi Leonard avoid suspension over Clippers investigation after latest report?

  17-08-2026 21:05 via sportspyder.com
  Will Kawhi Leonard catch a break in the NBA's Clippers investigation after the latest report from ESPN?
  
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• [ClutchPoints] - NBA puts ESPN on blast for ‘significant inaccuracies’ in Kawhi Leonard investigation report

  17-08-2026 21:05 via sportspyder.com
  The NBA has taken exception to ESPN’s report on Monday about the ongoing Kawhi Leonard investigation and the potential for owner Steve Ballmer and the LA Clippers to be off the hook for any wrongdoing. In a statement from league spokesman Mike Bass, the NBA claimed that ESPN’s reporting contained “numerous and significant inaccuracies.” “ESPN’s […] The post appeared first on .
  
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• [Toronto Sun] - ESPN, NBA spar over report absolving Clippers of funnelling money to Kawhi Leonard

  17-08-2026 21:00 via sportspyder.com
  The drama continues in the seemingly never-ending Leonard soap opera, with Toronto Raptors eagerly awaiting a conclusion. Read more.
  
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• [The Big Lead] - NBA disputes ESPN article about ‘no evidence’ in Kawhi Leonard-Clippers investigation

  17-08-2026 20:55 via sportspyder.com
  In response to the latest news Pablo Torre posted the eyes emoji.
  
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• [USA Today] - NBA disputes key details in ESPN report on Kawhi Leonard investigation

  17-08-2026 20:42 via sportspyder.com
  A report on the latest Kawhi Leonard investigation updates has drawn a comment from the NBA as well as the Clippers. Here's what to know.
  
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• [Hoops Wire] - Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors remains on hold, expected to go through

  17-08-2026 20:41 via sportspyder.com
  The Kawhi Leonard trade to the Raptors still isn’t official, but both sides apparently expect it eventually will be. Leonard and Toronto are operating under the belief that the agreed-upon trade sending him from the Clippers back to the Raptors will be completed, according to Don Van Natta Jr., Baxter Holmes and Ramona Shelburne of […] The post appeared first on .
  
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• [Hoops Hype] - Social media reacts to NBA clearing Steve Ballmer in Aspiration probe: 'Kawhi Leonard is a free man'

  17-08-2026 20:33 via sportspyder.com
  Check out how social media reacted to the NBA clearing Steve Ballmer in the Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration investigation.
  
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• [Sporting News] - What the Latest Kawhi Leonard Investigation News Means for Raptors Trade

  17-08-2026 20:14 via sportspyder.com
  With the NBA clearing Kawhi Leonard of violations, the Toronto Raptors finally have the green light to finalize their blockbuster trade and extension.
  
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• [Hoops Wire] - NBA now focused on Clippers’ introductions of Kawhi Leonard to sponsors

  17-08-2026 20:01 via sportspyder.com
  The NBA reportedly has found no evidence that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard through team sponsors. So what exactly is the league still investigating? Apparently, the introductions themselves. According to Don Van Natta Jr., Baxter Holmes and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, the NBA is now focused on whether the Clippers violated […] The post appeared first on .
  
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• [Hoops Wire] - Clippers respond to Kawhi Leonard report: ‘We did not funnel money’

  17-08-2026 20:01 via sportspyder.com
  The Clippers aren’t exactly hedging their bets. Following ESPN’s report that the NBA has found no evidence owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to Kawhi Leonard to circumvent the salary cap, the Clippers issued a lengthy statement Monday reiterating their innocence. The team acknowledged introducing Leonard to companies with which the Clippers had […] The post appeared first on .
  
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• [The Athletic] - NBA disputes report detailing potential findings in Clippers’ cap circumvention probe

  17-08-2026 19:52 via sportspyder.com
  The league cited "numerous inaccuracies" in a report that detailed some of the findings in the Clippers' salary-cap circumvention probe.
  
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• [Yahoo Sports] - NBA reportedly has no evidence Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled payments to Kawhi Leonard

  17-08-2026 19:48 via sportspyder.com
  The NBA reportedly discussed its findings with the Clippers in July.
  
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• [The Score] - Report: NBA found no evidence Ballmer circumvented cap to pay Kawhi

  17-08-2026 19:37 via sportspyder.com
  The NBA found no evidence that Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer paid Kawhi Leonard extra money through team sponsors to circumvent the salary cap,…
  
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• [Hoops Rumors] - NBA’s Clippers Probe Reportedly Hasn’t Found Proof Of Cap Circumvention

  17-08-2026 19:37 via sportspyder.com
  12:28 pm: The NBA has put out the following statement, via spokesperson Mike Bass (Twitter link): “ESPN’s article regarding the L.A. Clippers investigation – for which the NBA declined to cooperate – contains numerous and significant inaccuracies. The results in this matter will be made clear once the investigation is concluded.” 12:15 pm: The NBA […]
  
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• [Sporting News] - We finally know what the NBA found in Clippers' Kawhi Leonard salary cap probe

  17-08-2026 19:34 via sportspyder.com
  The NBA clears the Clippers of cap circumvention, removing the final hurdle freezing Kawhi Leonard's blockbuster trade to the Toronto Raptors.
  
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• [Locked On Clippers] - Clippers get Bradley Beal back on a 2-year deal, but could he steal some of the young core minutes?

  17-08-2026 19:25 via sportspyder.com
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• [Hoops Wire] - NBA reportedly finds no evidence Clippers funneled money to Kawhi Leonard

  17-08-2026 19:21 via sportspyder.com
  The NBA’s investigation into the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard has taken a significant turn. And for Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, it appears to be a favorable one. The league has found no evidence that Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to Leonard as a means of circumventing the NBA salary cap, according to Don Van […] The post appeared first on .
  
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• [Larry Brown Sports] - Steve Ballmer cleared of major allegation in Clippers investigation

  17-08-2026 19:14 via sportspyder.com
  Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has been cleared of the most significant allegation against him as part of an investigation into whether the team circumvented salary cap rules to funnel additional money to Kawhi Leonard. The NBA has found no evidence to suggest that Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Leonard, according … The post appeared first on .
  
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• [ESPN] - Sources: NBA lacks proof Ballmer paid via firms

  17-08-2026 19:12 via sportspyder.com
  The NBA has found no evidence showing LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard, according to three people with knowledge of discussions between the two sides in recent days.
  
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• [Fadeaway World] - NBA Finds No Evidence Steve Ballmer Paid Kawhi Leonard Through Clippers Sponsors

  17-08-2026 18:52 via sportspyder.com
  NBA investigators reportedly found no evidence Steve Ballmer funneled sponsor money to Kawhi Leonard secretly.
  
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• [213 Hoops] - 2027 NBA Preview: The Southeast Division

  17-08-2026 16:25 via sportspyder.com
  The Southeast Division was once again middling last year, with four teams making the postseason, but none of them advancing beyond the first round or winning more than 45 regular...
  
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• [Sporting News] - Bennedict Mathurin meeting with these 3 teams amid restricted free agency

  17-08-2026 16:10 via sportspyder.com
  Mathurin is still searching for a contract ahead of next season.
  
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• [Fansided: Clipperholics] - Clippers schedule comes with obvious advantage that Kawhi could've benefited from

  17-08-2026 15:20 via sportspyder.com
  The LA Clippers’ 2026-27 schedule has been released, and though they received a huge advantage, it’s something Kawhi could’ve benefited from.
  
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• [Fadeaway World] - Blockbuster 4-Team Mock Trade Sees Cavs Land Kevin Durant And Jalen Duren, While Rockets Get James Harden

  17-08-2026 13:35 via sportspyder.com
  A massive mock trade has the Cavaliers responding to missing out on LeBron James by getting Kevin Durant and Jalen Duren.
  
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• [ClutchPoints] - Why NBA must drop hammer on Steve Ballmer’s Clippers over Kawhi Leonard scandal to prevent future shenanigans

  17-08-2026 12:05 via sportspyder.com
  The NBA is in quite the predicament with the Los Angeles Clippers. Kawhi Leonard was initially under investigation by the league for his Aspiration sponsorship, which appeared to be a means of circumventing the salary cap. Then a second sponsorship deal was unearthed. And while a Toronto Raptors insider recently said that the most likely […] The post appeared first on .
  
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• [Fadeaway World] - Bennedict Mathurin Emerges As Potential Bucks Target; How Can Milwaukee Acquire Him?

  17-08-2026 08:49 via sportspyder.com
  As Bennedict Mathurin continues to garner interest in free agency, the Bucks emerge as another suitor for the Clippers' guard.
  
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• [Hoops Wire] - NBA Notes: Suns, Miles Bridges, Cavs, Meleek Thomas, Clippers, Bradley Beal

  17-08-2026 04:07 via sportspyder.com
  Suns The Suns apparently didn’t acquire Miles Bridges with the idea of making him a short-term rental. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said Phoenix intends to give Bridges both a significant role and, eventually, a new contract. The expectation, though, is that the sides will wait until later to work out an extension. “Phoenix not only has […] The post appeared first on .
  
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