Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective Latest Kawhi Situation Reaction & Major NBA Board of Governors Headlines
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Sep 12, 2025 The crew dives into the NBA Board of Governors meeting, discussing changes to the All-Star Game and the rising costs of viewing for fans. They break down the latest on Kawhi Leonard's uncertain future with the Clippers, including allegations of financial mismanagement. Humorous anecdotes from a pickup game add levity to the serious topics. The guys also analyze Josh Giddey's new deal with the Bulls and touch on broader trends in player strategies and league regulations.
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Burden Of Proof Clarified
- Adam Silver said the burden of proof is on the NBA to show the Clippers committed salary-cap circumvention.
- That framing narrows how the investigation will proceed and reduces pressure on the Clippers to prove innocence.
New Bank Records Tighten The Timeline
- Pablo Torre's bank-record reporting showed Dennis Wong routed $2 million into the company shortly before Kawhi received an overdue $1.75 million payment.
- Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon said that timing makes the Clippers' plausible deniability far weaker than earlier reports.
Evidence Raises Stakes For League
- Multiple hosts noted the new documents materially worsen the Clippers' appearance compared with earlier circumstantial evidence.
- The league's statement that it must prove wrongdoing now matters more given the stronger-looking documents.