On Tuesday August 18, 2026 the NBA disputes an ESPN report. The article is on the investigation of Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. ESPN claims the NBA lacks proof that Ballmer paid Kawhi Leonard via sponsors. The league maintains the report contains inaccuracies.
The NBA rejects the report that it lacks evidence in the Kawhi Leonard investigation. Sports Illustrated examines what the latest Kawhi Leonard update means for Raptors. The report features inaccuracies exactly as the league says. The NBA rejects the ESPN coverage.