NBA reportedly has no evidence Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled payments to Kawhi Leonard

The NBA is currently investigating whether the Los Angeles Clippers violated league rules by involving owner Steve Ballmer in providing payments to star player Kawhi Leonard through team sponsors. According to ESPN, the league has not found any evidence supporting the claim that Ballmer funneled payments to Leonard via sponsors.

However, the NBA is exploring the possibility that the Clippers may have violated rules by introducing Leonard to team sponsors and failing to supervise their employees. The NBA has stated that ESPN's report contains numerous inaccuracies and that the investigation's results will be made clear upon completion. The Clippers have declined to answer questions regarding the matter.