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Proving Ballmer’s Alleged Role in Kawhi’s $28M Cap Circumvention Deal Would be Tough

Bobby Marks said allegations tying Clippers owner Ballmer to Kawhi’s $28M Aspiration sponsorship raise troubling optics but remain hard to prove. He explained that under NBA rules, investigators would need a documented paper trail directly connecting Ballmer’s investment to Kawhi’s payment. Without that evidence, Marks stressed, cap circumvention accusations would likely fail despite comparisons to the Joe Smith scandal.