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Pablo Torre calls out ESPN for Clippers reporting
Pablo Torre accuses ESPN of false reporting on Clippers scandal after NBA found wrongdoing
In brief
Pablo Torre accuses ESPN of false reporting on Clippers scandal after NBA found wrongdoing ESPN incorrectly claimed NBA found no wrongdoing in Clippers investigation Originally reported by California Post.
Pablo Torre's accusation
Pablo Torre says ESPN published false claims about the NBA finding no wrongdoing in the Clippers investigation
“All those people on that byline, I know them personally”
ESPN's incorrect report
ESPN reported the NBA found no evidence of Steve Ballmer funneling money to Kawhi Leonard via sponsors
“ESPN's Don Van Natta Jr., Baxter Holmes and Ramona Shelburne incorrectly reported the league found no evidence owner Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard via sponsors”
NBA findings
The NBA stripped the Clippers of five first-round picks and imposed a $30 million fine
“The NBA released its findings and penalties for the Clippers, which included stripping the team of five first-round picks and a $30 million fine”
Torre's response
Torre provided evidence that Kawhi Leonard signed with Aspiration, contradicting ESPN's claim
“Torre quickly responded to ESPN with a document that the former Clippers star had signed with Aspiration”
Torre's credibility
Torre has been a reliable source on the Clippers since 2012, working for ESPN until 2023
“He previously worked for the sports giant from 2012 to 2023”
The one thing
ESPN incorrectly claimed NBA found no wrongdoing in Clippers investigation
