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Part of situation: NBA Clippers sanctions and Kawhi Leonard Raptors return (47 clusters)

Kawhi Leonard and Clippers face NBA investigation into alleged salary cap circumvention

Kawhi Leonard Los Angeles Clippers NBA salary cap investigation Daktronics sponsorship Aspiration endorsement

The NBA is conducting an investigation into allegations that the Los Angeles Clippers used undisclosed sponsorship deals to circumvent the league's salary cap. The inquiry, which previously focused on a $28 million endorsement deal between Kawhi Leonard and the now-bankrupt firm Aspiration, has expanded following reports of a second multimillion-dollar sponsorship with Daktronics, the company that manufactured the video board for the Clippers' Intuit Dome.

According to reports from the "Pablo Torre Finds Out" podcast, sources allege the Daktronics arrangement was "1,000% a way to circumvent the salary cap," potentially funneling money from the franchise back to Leonard. While Daktronics stated that Leonard does not currently have a contract with the company, the investigation remains active.

The controversy has placed a hold on a high-profile trade that would send Leonard to the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors have indicated they will wait for the league's conclusion before proceeding, as they would assume the risk of any potential penalties, such as contract voiding or player suspensions. Some reports suggest the NBA may be moving toward a negotiated settlement to resolve the matter.

Entities

Adam Silver · Daktronics · Kawhi Leonard · Los Angeles Clippers · NBA · Steve Ballmer · Toronto Raptors

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Speculation growing that Kawhi Leonard could face significant suspension [www.thebiglead.com]
NBA’s Likely Decision in Kawhi Leonard Investigation Reportedly Revealed - TMSPN [tmspn.com]
Καουάι Λέοναρντ: Το σκάνδαλο, οι ύποπτες χορηγίες και το trade [www.sportal.gr]
Kawhi Leonard Had A 2nd Shady Multi-Million-Dollar Sponsorship Deal? Stephen A. Suggests 1 Year Ban [rnbphilly.com]
Kawhi Leonard Had A 2nd Shady Multi-Million-Dollar Sponsorship Deal? Stephen A. Suggests 1 Year Ban [hotspotatl.com]
Kawhi Leonard’s Reported Secret Sponsorship Deal Puts Clippers Under Fresh Scrutiny - 24Hip-Hop [24hip-hop.com]
Kawhi Leonard Had A 2nd Shady Multi-Million-Dollar Sponsorship Deal? Stephen A. Suggests 1 Year Ban [hot1009.com]
Report: Kawhi Leonard had sponsorship deal with video board company [mix929.com]
Report: Kawhi Leonard had sponsorship deal with video board company [wdez.com]
Kawhi Leonard Had A 2nd Shady Multi-Million-Dollar Sponsorship Deal? Stephen A. Suggests 1 Year Ban [92q.com]
Kawhi Leonard Had A 2nd Shady Multi-Million-Dollar Sponsorship Deal? Stephen A. Suggests 1 Year Ban [1053rnb.com]
Revelan el pacto oculto de Kawhi Leonard que lo tiene en la mira de la NBA [meridiano.net]
Kawhi Leonard Had A 2nd Shady Multi-Million-Dollar Sponsorship Deal? Stephen A. Suggests 1 Year Ban [wiznation.com]
Kawhi Leonard Had A 2nd Shady Multi-Million-Dollar Sponsorship Deal? Stephen A. Suggests 1 Year Ban [theboxhouston.com]
Kawhi Leonard Had A 2nd Shady Multi-Million-Dollar Sponsorship Deal? Stephen A. Suggests 1 Year Ban [kissrichmond.com]
Report: Kawhi had undisclosed deal with company behind Clippers' video board - Sports Gossip [www.sportsgossip.com]
Report: Kawhi Leonard had sponsorship deal with video board company [wkzo.com]
Report: Kawhi Leonard had sponsorship deal with video board company - SRN News [srnnews.com]
Kawhi Leonard reportedly had deal with Daktronics, Clippers’ video board manufacturer [www.nytimes.com]
Stephen A. Smith calls for one-year suspensions for Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer [awfulannouncing.com]
Caso Kawhi Leonard, Smith: “Andrebbe sospeso per un anno” [www.dunkest.com]
Kawhi Leonard Had A 2nd Shady Multi-Million-Dollar Sponsorship Deal? Stephen A. Suggests 1 Year Ban [mycolumbusmagic.com]
Καουάι Λέοναρντ και Κλίπερς αντιμέτωποι με βαριές κυρώσεις; Η νέα καταγγελία για «κρυφή» συμφωνία | Fortunegreece. com [www.fortunegreece.com]
Kawhi Leonard Had A 2nd Shady Multi-Million-Dollar Sponsorship Deal? Stephen A. Suggests 1 Year Ban [hiphopnc.com]
Kawhi Leonard Had A 2nd Shady Multi-Million-Dollar Sponsorship Deal? Stephen A. Suggests 1 Year Ban [wzakcleveland.com]
Kawhi Leonard Had A 2nd Shady Multi-Million-Dollar Sponsorship Deal? Stephen A. Suggests 1 Year Ban [foxync.com]
Kawhi Leonard Had A 2nd Shady Multi-Million-Dollar Sponsorship Deal? Stephen A. Suggests 1 Year Ban [kysdc.com]
Un nuevo testimonio incendia el escándalo Kawhi Leonard: 28 millones en B contra el tope salarial [www.que.es]
Nuevo capítulo en el 'escándalo Kawhi': "Fue al 1000% una forma de eludir el tope salarial" [www.mundodeportivo.com]
Report: Kawhi Leonard had undisclosed deal with Daktronics [toronto.citynews.ca]
Yeni Kawhi Skandalı: Clippers ile Gizli Anlaşma İfşa Oldu! [www.eurohoops.net]
Report: Kawhi Leonard had sponsorship deal with video board company [wsau.com]
Lenarda skandāls kļūst vēl skaļāks – atklāts vēl viens miljonu darījums [sportacentrs.com]
New bombshell Kawhi Leonard allegations further complicate stalled Raptors trade | Daily Hive | Offside [dailyhive.com]
Jeanie Buss’ Response to Kawhi Leonard’s Reported 2019 Lakers Demands Resurfaces [heavy.com]
Clippers May Regret Holding Onto Valuable Veterans After Kawhi Leonard Trade [www.si.com]
Report: Leonard Had Undisclosed Sponsorship Deal With Daktronics (Environmental Scam) [freerepublic.com]
Kawhi Leonard Reportedly Had Another Undisclosed Sponsorship Deal [www.complex.com]
Sound familiar? Kawhi Leonard tied to a secret sponsorship deal with Intuit Dome scoreboard maker [www.latimes.com]
Kawhi Leonard had multimillion deal with Clippers scoreboard-maker [nypost.com]