Sources: NBA has no evidence Ballmer funneled money to Leonard via sponsors
Aggregated coverage · Methodology and corrections
Coverage first published:
Coverage updated:
Discussion
Coverage
Sources: NBA has no evidence Ballmer funneled money to Leonard via sponsors
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.
Publisher:ESPN NBAArticle published:
PrimaryReport: NBA Finds No Evidence Steve Ballmer Funneled Money To Kawhi Leonard
The NBA has found no evidence that Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard as a means of circumventing the salary cap, according to three sources with knowledge of recent discussions between the league and the team that spoke with ESPN. The NBA released the following statement in response to the ESPN article: "ESPN's article regarding the LA Clippers investigation - for which the NBA declined to cooperate - contains numerous and signi...
Publisher:RealGMArticle published:
Clippers respond to Kawhi Leonard report: ‘We did not funnel money’
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 Clippers respond to Kawhi Leonard report: ‘We did not funnel money’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Publisher:HoopsWireArticle published:
NBA Finds No Evidence Steve Ballmer Paid Kawhi Leonard Through Clippers Sponsors
NBA investigators reportedly found no evidence Steve Ballmer funneled sponsor money to Kawhi Leonard secretly.
Publisher:Fadeaway WorldArticle published:
NBA reportedly finds no evidence Clippers funneled money to Kawhi Leonard
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 NBA reportedly finds no evidence Clippers funneled money to Kawhi Leonard appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Publisher:NBA now focused on Clippers’ introductions of Kawhi Leonard to sponsors
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 NBA now focused on Clippers’ introductions of Kawhi Leonard to sponsors appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Publisher:NBA unloads on ESPN over ‘numerous’ inaccuracies in Clippers bombshell
The NBA isn’t ready to let the Los Angeles Clippers off the hook just yet — and it made that abundantly clear after an ESPN report suggested the league’s investigation...
Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published:
NBA reportedly has no evidence Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled payments to Kawhi Leonard
The NBA is still looking into other aspects connected to the Kawhi Leonard situation.
Publisher:Kawhi Leonard investigation: NBA lacks evidence Steve Ballmer funneled money for cap circumvention, per report
The NBA, however, said that a report that came out on Monday contained 'numerous and significant inaccuracies'
Publisher:CBS Sports NBAArticle published:
NBA finds no Steve Ballmer involvement in Kawhi Leonard payments - TalkBasket.net
The post NBA finds no Steve Ballmer involvement in Kawhi Leonard payments appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Publisher:TalkBasket.netArticle published:
NBA reportedly 'found no evidence Clippers, Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard, settlement talks started
Settlement talks between the league and the Clippers had started, league sources confirmed to NBC Sports.
Publisher:NBA unloads on ESPN over ‘numerous’ inaccuracies in Clippers bombshell
The NBA isn’t ready to let the Los Angeles Clippers off the hook just yet — and it made that abundantly clear after an ESPN report suggested the league’s investigation had taken a potentially significant turn. ESPN reported Monday that investigators have found no evidence Clippers owner Steve Ballmer personally funneled money through team sponsors...
Publisher:NY Post NBAArticle published:
Raptors fans confused about when Kawhi nightmare ends
LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 24: Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, left, looks on at his new players Paul George and Kawhi Leonard, right, during a press conference at the Green Meadows Recreation Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. George and Leonard were introduced to the media and fans as the newest members of the Clippers. (Photo by Scott Varley/MediaNews Group/Daily Breeze via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images When ESPN reported that the NBA didn’t find legitimate evi...
Publisher:Raptors HQArticle published:
NBA Disputes ESPN Report About Potential Findings in Clippers Investigation
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 28: Owner Steve Ballmer of the Los Angeles Clippers congratulates Kawhi Leonard #2 after his 55-point game to win 112-99 against the Detroit Pistons at Intuit Dome on December 28, 2025 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NBA ...
Publisher:Blazers EdgeArticle published:
Comments