NBA, Clippers Address Reports on Kawhi Leonard and Salary Cap amid Investigation

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• NBA, Clippers Address Reports on Kawhi Leonard and Salary Cap amid Investigation

  The NBA and the Los Angeles Clippers issued statements Monday following a new report regarding the ongoing investigation into possible salary-cap circumvention by the team.

  Publisher:Bleacher Report NBAArticle published: 2026-08-17 17:48:27 UTC

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• NBA blasts ESPN for ‘inaccuracies’ in report on Kawhi Leonard-Clippers investigation

  The 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.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published: 2026-08-17 19:31:35 UTC

• NBA Disputes ESPN's Inaccurate Kawhi Leonard Investigation Report; Clippers Not Yet Declared Innocent

  NBA issues a clarification on ESPN's questionable report on the latest findings of the Kawhi Leonard investigation.

  Publisher:Fadeaway WorldArticle published: 2026-08-18 03:52:21 UTC

• NBA, Clippers clash over progress in Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention investigation

  An NBA investigation into whether the Clippers used sponsor deals to circumvent the salary cap and pay Kawhi Leonard millions has reached a key discussion stage.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published: 2026-08-17 20:13:31 UTC

• NBA disputes key details in ESPN report on Kawhi Leonard investigation

  A report on the latest Kawhi Leonard investigation updates has drawn a comment from the NBA as well as the Clippers. Here's what to know.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published: 2026-08-17 18:19:44 UTC