So him and Ballmer went under the table so to speak and goes on some scheme so that he can pay Kawhi more because they are over the salary cap. But as what we said, they are not yet guilty so let's see the investigation of the NBA.
I still don't understand this case. So does this means that Ballmer paid more than the cap in the NBA and did an under the table just for them to keep Kawhi on their team?
No they remain on the cap and they made that malicious endorsement deal so that they can pay and retain Kawhi on Clippers.
This is subject of their investigation and Balmer and Kawhi will be in huge trouble with this issue since its clear that they violate the rules of NBA for having this deal.
If they just do some little works to justify all of those actions they have done maybe the NBA or someone investigating their issue would gonna notice those possible illegal transaction they made. But it seems that they rush it all and spend lots of money just to get the service of Kawhi in Clippers.
I agree, that kind of action needs some underground negotiations and not just a rushly actions that noticeable, now, they are in trouble as if NBA investigator managed to prove this deal both Balmer and Kawhi will suffer the consequences of their actions, we are now in the era where evidences will find the investigators as the help from online access may bring them enlightenment to clear this issue and provide quickly recommendations.
The intention to keep Kawhi and make sure that he still be with the team, that's something the team owner needs to deal with, and his action is now being exposed, it's how the investigator comes up with their proft and evidences to settle this issue.