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The responses from the people involved, and how the basketball world reacted. These are outside sources. We link them so you can go hear them yourself.
Steve Ballmer's first interview after the podcast. He acknowledged introducing Aspiration to Leonard, denied knowing the deal terms, and said he would want the league to investigate.
The Clippers' earlier statement defending the team, saying it did not funnel money to Kawhi Leonard and calling player and partner introductions an ordinary NBA practice.
The Clippers' official response to the penalties, rejecting the findings as a heavily biased investigation and vowing to challenge the sanctions.
A breakdown of the NBA penalties and what they mean for the franchise and for Kawhi Leonard's future.
A live reaction to the ruling that the Clippers circumvented the salary cap through Leonard's Aspiration deal.
An early reaction to the first reporting, walking through the timeline and what people around the league were saying.
“Congrats Pablo.”
“Pretty sure this is the biggest punishment in NBA history. The Clippers finally have a banner they can hang! Just classic.”
“BREAKING: The NBA has ruled on the Los Angeles Clippers in for salary cap circumvention investigations on Kawhi Leonard after yearlong probe -- stripping the franchise of 5 first-round picks, issuing a $30 million fine to owner Steve Ballmer and suspensions for Ballmer, Lawrence”