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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 27 MIN

Does Latest ESPN Report Mean LA Clippers Are In The Clear?

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The Los Angeles Clippers escape major consequences—for now—as NBA finds no concrete evidence of Steve Ballmer funneling money to Kawhi Leonard through sponsors. But is the saga really over? A heated investigation, conflicting ESPN reports, and potential rule violations keep the Clippers’ fate hanging in the balance. Could simply introducing Leonard to sponsors spell trouble for the franchise’s salary cap integrity?   Die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri examines the latest on the ongoing salary cap circumvention probe, the NBA’s official response, and possible penalties reminiscent of the Timberwolves scandal. The episode also spotlights Jalen Pickett’s official signing to a two-way contract, the impact on roster depth alongside Jamarion Sharp and Nick Martinelli, and lingering questions around Bennedict Mathurin’s future with the team. Will the Clippers emerge unscathed, or is a high-stakes legal showdown inevitable? Stay tuned as controversy, uncertainty, and roster shakeups redefine the Clippers’ offseason.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Los Angeles Clippers escape major consequences—for now—as NBA finds no concrete evidence of Steve Ballmer funneling money to Kawhi Leonard through sponsors. But is the saga really over? A heated investigation, conflicting ESPN reports, and potential rule violations keep the Clippers’ fate hanging in the balance. Could simply introducing Leonard to sponsors spell trouble for the franchise’s salary cap integrity? Die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri examines the latest on the ongoing salary cap circumvention probe, the NBA’s official response, and possible penalties reminiscent of the Timberwolves scandal. The episode also spotlights Jalen Pickett’s official signing to a two-way contract, the impact on roster depth alongside Jamarion Sharp and Nick Martinelli, and lingering questions around Bennedict Mathurin’s future with the team. Will the Clippers emerge unscathed, or is a high-stakes legal showdown inevitable? Stay tuned as controversy, uncertainty, and roster shakeups redefine the Clippers’ offseason.

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