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NBA star Kawhi Leonard blasts podcaster who reported Clippers’ alleged scheme to secretly pay him $50m

Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard says he doesn't follow the podcasts and reporting of Pablo Torre, the sports journalist that broke the scandal that landed the player and the Clippers in hot water.

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 7:55 PM
NBA star Kawhi Leonard blasts podcaster who reported Clippers’ alleged scheme to secretly pay him $50m
Key Things to Know
  • Kawhi Leonard dismissed Pablo Torre's podcast reporting on the Clippers' salary cap circumvention scheme, saying he does not follow it.
  • Leonard was traded to the Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and multiple future draft selections.
  • The NBA suspended Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for one year, issued a $30 million fine, and stripped five first-round picks.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard stated that he does not follow or find entertainment in the reporting of podcaster Pablo Torre. Torre broke the news regarding the Los Angeles Clippers' salary cap circumvention scheme involving no-show endorsement deals paid to Leonard, which recently triggered major penalties from the NBA.

Following the league's investigation, Leonard was traded to Toronto for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and multiple draft picks. The NBA fined Clippers owner Steve Ballmer $30 million, suspended him for one year, stripped five first-round picks, and ordered Leonard to pay $700,000 in restitution.

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