Sources: NBA has no evidence Ballmer funneled money to Leonard via sponsors
The NBA's investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers has found no evidence of cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard.
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The reporting (8)
- NBA, Clippers Address Reports on Kawhi Leonard and Salary Cap amid Investigation Bleacher Report · 5h ago
- "He's in trouble" - Tim Hardaway predicts serious punishment for Kawhi Leonard and Steve Ballmer basketballnetwork.net · 5h ago
- We now know the NBA's verdict on Clippers' Kawhi Leonard salary cap investigation Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Kawhi Leonard Could Face More Trouble as Pablo Torre Makes New Information Public basketballnews.com · 5h ago
- The league presented initial findings of its … HoopsHype · 5h ago
- NBA’s Investigation Into Clippers Hasn’t Found Proof Of Cap Circumvention Hoops Rumors · 5h ago
- Bombshell Report Suggests Clippers May Avoid the Worst in Kawhi Leonard Investigation Sports Illustrated · 5h ago
- Sources: NBA has no evidence Ballmer funneled money to Leonard via sponsors ESPN · 5h ago
What happened
The NBA has completed its initial investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers and found no evidence that owner Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard through sponsors. The investigation was prompted by allegations that the Clippers had circumvented salary cap rules to secure Leonard's services. The NBA's findings were first reported by ESPN, which cited sources close to the investigation.
The Clippers have maintained their innocence throughout the investigation, asserting that all transactions were conducted within the bounds of NBA rules. The NBA's findings do not clear the Clippers entirely. The league's investigation is ongoing, and more information could emerge.
The Clippers have not yet commented on the NBA's findings. The league has not specified what additional information it is seeking, or whether it will take further action against the Clippers or Leonard.
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Questions people are asking
What did the NBA investigate?
The NBA investigated allegations that the Los Angeles Clippers had circumvented salary cap rules to secure Kawhi Leonard's services.
What did the NBA find?
The NBA found no evidence that owner Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard through sponsors.
Is the investigation over?
The NBA's investigation is ongoing.
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