ESPN Staffers ‘Appalled’ By Clippers’ Steve Ballmer-Kawhi Leonard Reporting ‘Disaster’

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• ESPN Staffers ‘Appalled’ By Clippers’ Steve Ballmer-Kawhi Leonard Reporting ‘Disaster’

  After ESPN reported that there was “no evidence” that Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled any money to Kawhi Leonard through his sponsors, the story has not been changed. And yet, the NBA gave the Clippers a huge punishment, including Ballmer being suspended, several stripped draft picks, and a hefty team fine. Status reports […] The post Some ESPN staffers appalled by Clippers’ Steve Ballmer-Kawhi Leonard reporting ‘disaster’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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  Article published:Sep 9, 12:27 PM ET

• ESPN Reporter Behind Panned Clippers Story Tries—And Fails—To Explain Away Egregious Errors

  The recent report published by ESPN about the Los Angeles Clippers‘ Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard was controversial, but one of the reporters bylined on the article has spoken out. Puck News’ John Ourand corresponded with ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr. through email (via Tom Ziller). Van Natta stood by the story, writing, “Accuracy is […] The post ESPN reporter bylined on much-maligned Clippers story tries, fails to spin away egregious errors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

  Publisher:ClutchPointsArticle published:Sep 10, 10:32 AM ET