Redditor compiles video of NBA insiders calling out Clippers for lying about Kawhi Leonard investigation

The Los Angeles Clippers recently endured one of the harshest punishments in NBA history when they were forced to give up five future first-round picks, saw multiple suspensions of key figures in the organization, and were also fined heavily for their role in circumventing the salary cap regarding superstar Kawhi Leonard. While the punishment does free up Los Angeles to finally trade its disgruntled star, it also leaves the organization without a clear path to contention for the next several years. Recently, NBA Reddit user refreshing_yogurt compiled a clip of several prominent NBA media analysts calling out the Clippers for the way they have responded to the allegations against them, which were first raised by sports journalist Pablo Torre over a year ago. 'I've honestly thought everything that's come out of the Clippers' mouths since this started has been extremely flimsy, and it keeps getting less and less believable,' said ESPN NBA insider Tim McMahon in the video. He wasn't the only one who shared the sentiment. Meanwhile, not much has been heard from ESPN insiders Don Van Natta Jr, Baxter Holmes, and Ramona Shelburne, who put out a poorly sourced article a couple of weeks ago claiming that the NBA had seemingly exonerated Steve Ballmer, which was quickly shot down by the NBA itself. That reporting was widely panned upon its release for its one-sided nature, and that criticism has only grown louder now that the NBA's findings have been publicly revealed. In any case, the Clippers are set to kick off what could be a long 2026-27 season on October 21 when they take on the Sacramento Kings at home. This article first appeared on NBA on ClutchPoints and was syndicated with permission.