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NBA shuts down ESPN’s report on Steve Ballmer allegedly funneling cash to Kawhi Leonard, calling it riddled with inaccuracies — but stops short of outright denying the core claim. The Clippers defend their player-sponsorship practices as standard and uninvolved in deal-making, while the league keeps its investigation quiet, hinting at possible breaches around oversight or league boundaries. A PR tug-of-war unfolds as both sides shape the story — for now, the Clippers may have dodged the bullet, but the outcome remains uncertain.

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