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Rival Teams Doubt Steve Ballmer’s Claim in Kawhi Leonard Salary Scandal

Execs aren’t buying Ballmer’s denial that the Clippers were victims in the Kawhi-Aspiration deal. One told Howard Beck it “stretches credulity” to think a start-up would hand out tens of millions without team involvement. Another said flatly, “They’re f****.” The league has launched an investigation, and many around the NBA expect serious punishment if violations are confirmed.