NBA Disputes ESPN Report on Kawhi Leonard, Clippers Probe
The league called out inaccuracies in coverage detailing an 11-month investigation into potential salary cap circumvention by Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer.
The NBA has publicly pushed back against an ESPN report detailing a league investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers and star forward Kawhi Leonard.
As reported by Yahoo Sports NBA, the dispute centers on an ESPN story published Monday regarding an 11-month probe into potential salary cap circumvention. ESPN had reported that the league failed to uncover evidence that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money to Leonard using team sponsorships to bypass league rules.
The NBA strongly rejected the report, citing inaccuracies in the media outlet's account of the inquiry. The public statement sets up a high-stakes disagreement between the league office and the network over the integrity of the investigation.