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Watchdog journalism’s future may lie in the work of independent reporters like Pablo Torre

In September 2025, podcaster Pablo Torre published an investigation alleging that the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers may have used a side deal to skirt the league’s strict salary cap rules. His reporting, aired on multiple episodes of “Pablo Torre Finds Out,” focused on star forward Kawhi Leonard.

The Conversation

Kawhi Leonard Shrugs Off Endorsement Scandal Claims: ‘No Wrongdoing Here’

The Clippers star downplayed questions on media day about a $7 million per year endorsement deal, insisting neither he nor the Clippers violated NBA rules.

Sports Illustrated

Clippers President Issues Statement on Kawhi Leonard Controversy to Open Media Day

Clippers president Lawrence Frank issued a lengthy statement at media day on Monday about the Kawhi Leonard situation.

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Pablo Torre Drops New Stunning Report on Steve Ballmer During Clippers’ Media Day

Torre is back at it again with a new report on Ballmer's alleged role in the Kawhi Leonard scandal.

Sports Illustrated

Clippers Respond to Pablo Torre Report by Emphasizing Steve Ballmer Was ‘Duped’

Clippers statement says Steve Ballmer was focused on sustainability when he was duped out of millions.

Sports Illustrated

Pablo Torre Found Millions of Dollars More in ‘Fishy’ Clippers’ Aspiration Investments

Pablo Torre reporting the Clippers sent $118 million to Aspiration over 18 months.

Sports Illustrated

Mark Cuban Gives Final Blunt Verdict on Pablo Torre's Clippers, Kawhi Leonard Report

Cuban didn't appear impressed by Torre's tell-all report.

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New Report: Kawhi Leonard Made ‘Several Requests’ Before Signing With Clippers

Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers have had a special relationship since he signed with the team in 2019. The question of just how special is currently under great

Sports Illustrated

New Pablo Torre Report Questions Adam Silver's Claim About Clippers, Aspiration Deal

Torre brought receipts in response to Silver claiming he knew nothing about the Clippers' Kawhi Leonard endorsement deal with Aspiration.

Sports Illustrated

Steve Ballmer Had Four-Word Message About NBA Investigation Into Kawhi Leonard Scandal

The Clippers are under investigation by the NBA due to the Kawhi Leonard scandal uncovered by reporter Pablo Torre.

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The NFL's Fight for Stadium Subsidies Is Heating Up

Will city and state governments get swindled by sports teams?

Reason

Silver Addresses Possible Punishment for Kawhi Leonard, Clippers

NBA commissioner Adam Silver recently addressed what a potential punishment for the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard could entail.

The Sports Daily

Mark Cuban Stands Up For Steve Ballmer In Clippers Scandal: 'Look, Even Rich Guys Can Be Stupid'

Mark Cuban, the minority owner of Dallas Mavericks, has come forward to defend Steve Ballmer, the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, in a controversy involving the Clippers and their star player, Kawhi Leonard.

Benzinga

New Report Shows Steve Ballmer Invested Additional $10 Million in Aspiration

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer invested an additional $10 million in Aspiration according to a new report by The Athletic. The funding comes after an earlier $50 million sum reportedly invested in the company.

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New Report Shows Clippers Minority Owner’s Alleged Involvement in Kawhi Leonard Deal

Clippers minority owner Dennis Wong made an odd investment in the team's broke sponsor, Pablo Torre claims.

Sports Illustrated

Pablo Torre Interviews Professional Sports Streaker After Exposing Kawhi Leonard

Torre chose a unique guest for the latest episode of his show.

Reason

The Kawhi Leonard Scandal Raises the Alarm: Are Salary Caps Fair, or Fiction?

The evidence against Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer, and the Clippers is damning.

Sports Illustrated

Steve Ballmer’s Role in Alleged Kawhi Leonard Scandal Doesn’t Add Up

The $28 million no-show deal raised questions of a salary-cap workaround, but look closer and it seems the Clippers owner and the franchise got scammed.

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The Independent UK

Why the NBA is investigating Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers

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Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers and the alleged NBA salary cap circumvention explained

The NBA is investigating whether the LA Clippers circumvented salary cap rules. The Clippers deny the allegations

Sports Illustrated

Steve Ballmer Responds to Kawhi Leonard Scandal With ‘Anger’ and 'Sadness’ on ESPN

Steve Ballmer did a SportsCenter interview about the Kawhi Leonard no-show endorsement.

Sports Illustrated

Kawhi Leonard's No-Show Job Was Reportedly Worth Nearly Twice as Much Money

Kawhi Leonard also received stocks from Aspiration according to a new report.

Sports Illustrated

Clippers Issue Statement Denying Report of Circumventing Salary Cap for Kawhi Leonard

The Clippers released a statement responding to the report about circumventing the salary cap to sign Kawhi Leonard.

Sports Illustrated

‘NBA Will Be Pissed’: Execs Predict Severe Punishment for Clippers in Alleged Kawhi Leonard Saga

The accusations are way worse than the tampering the league has policed for years, and the results could be devastating for L.A.

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Mark Cuban Fires Back at Pablo Torre’s Clippers, Kawhi Leonard Report

Cuban explained why he sided with Clippers owner Steve Ballmer.

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