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[Pablo Torre] Steve Balmer paid Kawhi Leonard under the table to avoid salary cap

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Commodore, Sep 3, 2025 at 7:22 AM.

  1. Commodore

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    #1 Commodore, Sep 3, 2025 at 7:22 AM
  2. Astrodome

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    Joe Smith penalty time.
     
    #2 Astrodome, Sep 3, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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    The NBA has to come down hard on this.

    If they don't thinly veiled shell companies are gonna quickly become all the rage to avoid caps and taxes. I'm sure backdoor promises and handshake deals happen all the time, those are tough to legislate. However if true this is flat out paying a player off books.
     
    #3 sealclubber1016, Sep 3, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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  4. Joe Joe

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    If this is true, the Clippers are going to have a rough future. Only have 2 tradeable firsts. I assume Silver will take 2-3 FRPs. My guess would be the 2027 FRP, the 2030, and 2032 (if 3 picks).
     
    #4 Joe Joe, Sep 3, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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    With a clause that says he’s only paid as long as he’s a Clipper.
    They’re screwed lol
     
    #5 cmoak1982, Sep 3, 2025 at 8:07 AM
  6. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    Oh Clippers are gonna get put on sale again!
     
    #6 REEKO_HTOWN, Sep 3, 2025 at 8:29 AM
  7. Entropy

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    The worst part is the hypocrisy.
     
    #7 Entropy, Sep 3, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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    It is still aging Kawhi and not Cooper Flagg.

    If they start paying young stars under the table....I can see a lot more outrage.
     
    #8 daywalker02, Sep 3, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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    Theys gots no proof, if dey did, it woulda been handled already, kapish?
     
    #9 ThatBoyNick, Sep 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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    Pablo Torre might want to hire personal security detail.
     
    #10 A_3PO, Sep 3, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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    I bet this has been going on FOR YEARS.
     
    #11 TEXNIFICENT, Sep 3, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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    he's been on fire this year
     
    #12 zeeshan2, Sep 3, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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    I wonder if this is going on elsewhere too. Ballmer should have to sell like the team for blatantly violating the salary cap
     
    #13 Pistol Pete, Sep 3, 2025 at 9:51 AM
  14. Houston77

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    I disagree. I think the worst part is the cheatin’.

    The Clippers were all, “I like cheatin’, I know it’s not politically correct…”
     
    #14 Houston77, Sep 3, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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    Now do the Warriors, Lakers, Celtics, Heat, or any other franchise that hasn't been a doormat for the NBA the past 40yrs.
     
    #15 Spacemoth, Sep 3, 2025 at 10:38 AM
  16. Commodore

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    If this is systemic and other teams do it, it compromises the integrity of the entire league.

    Owners may decide the fallout isn't worth digging too deep.
     
    #16 Commodore, Sep 3, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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    The Clippers were forced to oust Sterling. Now it's Ballmer's turn?

    Once a Clipper, always a loser.
     
    #17 Easy, Sep 3, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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    #18 Commodore, Sep 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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