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Sources: NBA has no evidence Ballmer funneled money to Leonard via sponsors

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Updated Aug 18, 10:15 AM ET

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.

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Lakers ownership chaos intensifies as ESPN insider fires back at Jeanie Buss camp

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Updated Aug 19, 1:58 PM ET

Shams Charania is not backing down after Jeanie Buss’ legal team accused the ESPN insider of inaccurately reporting the latest twist in the Lakers’ increasingly messy ownership saga. Appearing Tuesday on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Charania addressed a letter from Buss’ attorney that accused him of falsely reporting that all six Buss siblings voted to...

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LeBron James, Buss family, new ownership: The craziest Lakers offseason ever

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Updated Aug 18, 11:09 PM ET

If you’re a Laker fan, go see your doctor.  Your blood pressure is high. You have new crease lines on your forehead from shock. You have whiplash from shaking your head in disbelief.  This offseason has been heart pounding. It has been eyebrow raising. It has been jarring.  LeBron James stunned the world by leaving...

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Reacts Survey: Will the Trail Blazers Miss Jerami Grant?

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PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 24: Jerami Grant #9 of the Portland Trail Blazers during Round One Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2026 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

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Poll Will AJ Dybantsa win Rookie of the Year?

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Updated Aug 18, 10:11 AM ET

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Washington Wizards fans and fans across the country. In this week’s survey, we ask whether you think AJ Dybantsa will be the 2026-27 NBA Rookie of the Year. Vote in our survey below! Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys:

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"It’s Not Driven by One or Two Players" : Sandy Brondello Calls for WNBA to Look Beyond Caitlin Clark Amid Growing League Drama

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Whether it’s inconsistent officiating, player safety, or even what she thinks after her teammate Sophie Cunningham revealed her stance on trans athletes in women’s sports, Caitlin Clark has constantly been in the spotlight. As the 2026 WNBA regular season moves into the last quarter, the Toronto Tempo HC has called for decentralization.

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