- The Clippers organization is currently evaluating its current star players against potential future targets, with executive opinions focused on maximizing Kawhi Leonard's peak value.
- Kawhi Leonard's trade to the Raptors is on hold amid allegations of fraudulent payments made to him, while Clippers owner Steve Ballmer remains involved.
An investigation has been launched into allegations of salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Updated Sep 11
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What happened
An investigation has been launched into allegations of salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District are investigating the Clippers over secret sponsorship contracts for Kawhi Leonard.1 source
- The Los Angeles Clippers were involved in a circumvention scheme with Kawhi Leonard, with negotiations involving team executives.Sub-event
Initial allegations regarding a scandal impacting a Los Angeles team involving Kawhi Leonard surfaced via ESPN.1 source
Investigation launched into alleged salary cap circumvention involving Leonard and Clippers.1 source
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The entities involved
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Kawhi Leonard
American basketball player
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Los Angeles Clippers
American professional basketball team
Related events
- The Los Angeles Clippers are facing investigations into financial misconduct regarding alleged salary cap circumvention, specifically involving the acquisition of James Harden.
- Public attention was diverted by sports figures.
- Clippers traded a player to Toronto while the NBA commissioner enforced salary cap rules.