Charania There has to be hard evidence that there were improper payments or improper funds given on behalf of the Clippers and Steve Ballmer not just circumstantially as presented by Pablo Torre Ballmer and Leonard have quietly contended that these are isolated situations

SI Charania on Doc Rivers' claim that he called the Bucks and yelled at them It never happened Everyone can see what has transpired there They are still being investigated by the NBA because they wanted to shut down their star player It's always about the work it's not personal

Charania The NBA is looking into what multiple sources say was a strategy mistake by Kings coach Doug Christie on an intentional foul of Seth Curry while leading the Warriors with over 3 minutes left in Tuesday's game

Charania knew 6-7 hours beforehand that Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups were about to be arrested in an FBI operation led by Kash Patel I dont think they knew that they were getting arrested

Kawhi Leonard when asked about the Aspiration investigation You have to ask the NBA Im not the one doing the investigation I think were going to be in the clear Im not stressing

Charania NBA stakeholders are aware there is no perfect solution to tanking but the three anti-tanking proposals are attempting to mitigate it as much as possible Owners will speak with their respective GMs and executives weighing potential ramifications and unintended consequences

Mark Cuban says Finley had no involvement in the Luka trade and that Kidd DID play a role That doesnt justify it for our coach and general manager to stand up and trade our best player