NBA blasts ESPN for ‘inaccuracies’ in report on Kawhi Leonard-Clippers investigation
NBA is looking into claims of salary cap circumventionESPN says league has no proof owner funneled moneySteve Ballmer denies allegations; Leonard trade on holdThe 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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- What's the story?
- NBA is looking into claims of salary cap circumventionESPN says league has no proof owner funneled moneySteve Ballmer denies allegations; Leonard trade on holdThe 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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- 3 outlets, average source rating 6.7/10.
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NBA blasts ESPN report saying no evidence Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard in Clippers probe
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