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ESPN: Sources: NBA Has No Evidence Ballmer Funneled Money To Leonard Via Sponsors

August 17, 2026

The NBA has found no evidence showing LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard in order to circumvent the salary cap. O’Melveny partner David N. Kelley is representing Clippers owner Steve Ballmer.

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