The NBA could be facing one of its biggest controversies in years.

Stephen A. Smith reacts to the explosive reporting surrounding Kawhi Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers, and allegations of undisclosed sponsorship agreements that investigators are examining as part of an ongoing NBA salary cap investigation. Joined by investigative journalist Pablo Torre, Stephen A. breaks down the allegations, what they could mean for Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer, and the Clippers organization, and why the league's credibility could be on the line if the claims are substantiated.

Stephen A. also explains why this story extends far beyond one player and why the NBA's response could have major consequences for the future of the league.

Chapters:

0:00 - Stephen A. opens with the Kawhi Leonard bombshell
2:00 - The allegations involving Kawhi and the Clippers
5:05 - Why Stephen A. says "this smells"
8:33 - Could this be salary cap circumvention?
13:38 - Pablo Torre joins the show
14:09 - The reporting behind the investigation
18:29 - What penalties could Kawhi Leonard face?
21:10 - Steve Ballmer's potential role
26:09 - Stephen A. lays out what the NBA should do
29:11 - Why this story could change the NBA forever

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