# Does Latest ESPN Report Mean LA Clippers Are In The Clear?

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Podcast: [Locked On Clippers - Daily Podcast On The LA Clippers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-clippers-daily-podcast-on-the-la-clippers-1027483)
Published: 2026-08-18T12:01:34+00:00
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## Resource

The Los Angeles Clippers escape major consequences—for now—as NBA finds no concrete evidence of Steve Ballmer funneling money to Kawhi Leonard through sponsors. But is the saga really over? A heated investigation, conflicting ESPN reports, and potential rule violations keep the Clippers’ fate hanging in the balance. Could simply introducing Leonard to sponsors spell trouble for the franchise’s salary cap integrity? Die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri examines the latest on the ongoing salary cap circumvention probe, the NBA’s official response, and possible penalties reminiscent of the Timberwolves scandal. The episode also spotlights Jalen Pickett’s official signing to a two-way contract, the impact on roster depth alongside Jamarion Sharp and Nick Martinelli, and lingering questions around Bennedict Mathurin’s future with the team. Will the Clippers emerge unscathed, or is a high-stakes legal showdown inevitable? Stay tuned as controversy, uncertainty, and roster shakeups redefine the Clippers’ offseason.

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