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Clippers owner Steve Ballmer furiously denies Kawhi Leonard scandal and claims he was 'conned' amid NBA probe into alleged secret $28m payment

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer furiously denies Kawhi Leonard scandal and claims he was 'conned' amid NBA probe into alleged secret $28m payment

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has claimed he was 'conned' and strenuously maintained his innocence as the NBA investigates a claim that Kawhi Leonard was paid millions in secret.

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