Brooklyn Nets owner defends Pablo Torre amid investigation into LeBron James
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai has publicly defended journalist Pablo Torre after he announced an investigation into LeBron James regarding alleged free helicopter rides. Tsai's support comes after a social media response targeted Torre with racially charged insults, prompting Tsai to call out the abuse. Torre's inquiry follows his previous reporting on the Los Angeles Clippers' salary cap violations related to Kawhi Leonard. The comments about Torre have sparked a discussion on racism in sports commentary. The investigation into James’s actions is ongoing, and opinions among fans about Torre's reporting are divided.
- •Pablo Torre is investigating LeBron James over helicopter rides.
- •Joe Tsai criticized racist comments aimed at Torre on social media.
- •Torre's previous work included a report on the Clippers' salary cap scandal.
- •Fan reactions to Torre's reporting have been polarized.
- •The investigation into James is still active.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Brooklyn Nets owner defends Pablo Torre from ‘blatant racism’ amid LeBron James investigation
"Pablo Torre’s investigation of LeBron James has attracted some unwanted attention. After breaking the viral Los Angeles Clippers’ scandal of circumventing the salary cap for Kawhi Leonard, investigative journalist Pablo Torre has shifted his focus to the biggest star in the NBA.
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