The NBA responded swiftly Monday to an ESPN report on its ongoing investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers, issuing a statement that the article "contains numerous and significant inaccuracies." NBA spokesperson Mike Bass delivered the rebuke roughly two hours after ESPN published its findings regarding potential salary cap circumvention related to sponsorship deals awarded to star player Kawhi Leonard.
According to the reporting outlets covering the story, ESPN's report suggested the NBA had not found proof of cap circumvention by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. The league declined to cooperate with ESPN for that article, per the NBA's statement. Beyond disputing the accuracy of ESPN's claims, the NBA provided no additional details about the investigation's status or findings. The league said results "will be made clear once the investigation is concluded."