Kawhi Leonard scandal and NBA Clippers penalties
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Pablo Torre commentary on NBA ruling against Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, and ESPN
Kawhi Leonard released a statement saying he accepts full responsibility for lapses in judgment by people within his inner circle.
The NBA hired the law firm Wachtell Lipton to conduct an independent investigation into the Clippers and Leonard.
Pablo Torre said ESPN never included his statement after telling him they would.
Kawhi Leonard scandal results in NBA 'death penalty' for Clippers
The NBA docked the Los Angeles Clippers five future first-round draft picks as punishment for salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard.
Kawhi Leonard was ordered to pay back $700,000 in restitution for improper benefits.
The Clippers used the Indiana Pacers' first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to select Illinois guard Keaton Wagler.