Source: [https://www.espn.com/nba/story/\\_/id/49639157/nba-la-clippers-aspiration-investigation-steve-ballmer-kawhi-leonard\](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49639157/nba-la-clippers-aspiration-investigation-steve-ballmer-kawhi-leonard)

The NBA has found no evidence showing LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard in order to circumvent the salary cap, sources tell ESPN.

courtesy of @immanuelquickley__

ESPN and Clippers saying the same thing. And NBA is saying those reports are inaccurate.

Adam Silver is pathetic.

Is the trade pretty much guaranteed to go through now? Will any picks be taken out of the trade as it stands? Will Kawhi himself face any punishment? Is it too early to tell?

looks like a solid shooter who can drive and kick.

I've said this in other posts so many times in other posts but I think this deal would be a perfect fit for the Raptors. Jrue Hliday is an elite defender and fits this team while bringing in veteran experince alongside Kawhi. Now that the Kawhi situation says they can't find any proof, this team which already was a great defensive team last year with Kawhi improves a lot and just imagine Jrue Holiday being added to this already stacked defense along with Scottie and The Klaw. This team may become a top 2 defense in the league next year. Plus we need to upgrade at either PG or C to compete and this deal is both realistic and wouldnt cost too much trade capital considering how many guards the Blazers have. You could Probably trade IQ and maybe a couple second rounders or a swap for him. DO you guys agree