# Pablo Torre calls out ESPN for Clippers reporting

> Pablo Torre accuses ESPN of false reporting on Clippers scandal after NBA found wrongdoing
- Title: Pablo Torre calls out ESPN for Clippers reporting | Shortify
- Summary: Pablo Torre accuses ESPN of false reporting on Clippers scandal after NBA found wrongdoing ESPN incorrectly claimed NBA found no wrongdoing in Clippers…
- Keywords: pablo torre, espn, clippers, nba, steve ballmer, kawhi lennard, pulitzer, peabody awards, aspiration, salary cap, news, entertainment
- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/sports/pablo-torre-takes-aim-at-espn-for-clippers-steve-ballmer-reporting
- Published: 2026-09-16T15:13:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pablo torre, espn, clippers, nba, steve ballmer, kawhi lennard, pulitzer, peabody awards, aspiration, salary cap, news, entertainment
## 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
## Key takeaway

ESPN incorrectly claimed NBA found no wrongdoing in Clippers investigation