The NBA has responded to allegations made in a recent ESPN piece regarding the investigation into Steve Ballmer, the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers. According to the ESPN report released on Monday, three sources indicated that the NBA’s probe did not uncover any proof of Ballmer using team sponsors to compensate Kawhi Leonard in a way that breaches salary cap regulations.
The article suggested that the NBA is examining whether the Clippers’ showcasing of Leonard to team sponsors violates the league’s guidelines against circumventing the salary cap. NBA representative Mike Bass contradicted the ESPN article in a statement on Monday, stating that it contains numerous inaccuracies. Bass mentioned that the outcome of the NBA’s investigation will be disclosed upon its conclusion.
A transaction between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Toronto Raptors involving Leonard has been postponed pending the league’s decision on potential penalties.
