The LA Clippers scandal has become a PR headache for ESPN

Business Insider | 04-09-2026 08:54pm |

ESPN is facing criticism from media insiders over its coverage of the Los Angeles Clippers' salary cap circumvention scandal. The NBA issued a harsh ruling against the team, and ESPN's reporting, including an August 17 story citing unnamed sources claiming the NBA had no evidence against owner Steve Ballmer, has been widely seen as contradicting the reporting of Pulitzer Prize winner Pablo Torre. The outlet has not issued any corrections despite the backlash.

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