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Raptors Finalize Two-Year, $115M Extension With Kawhi Leonard
Kawhi Leonard has signed a two-year, $115 million contract extension with the Toronto Raptors that includes a player option for the 2028-29 season. The deal locks in the veteran wing after a delayed offseason trade from the Los Angeles Clippers was approved following an NBA salary cap probe.
24 Sept 2026
16 Sept 2026
Adam Silver Affirms Clippers Penalties Final Following Investigation
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver stated that disciplinary action against the Los Angeles Clippers is final following the league's investigation into the Kawhi Leonard matter. The penalty previously stripped the franchise of five first-round draft picks.
16 Sept 2026
NBA Reportedly Lacked Sufficient Evidence to Suspend Kawhi Leonard in Clippers Probe
The NBA reportedly lacked sufficient evidence to suspend Kawhi Leonard following an investigation involving the Los Angeles Clippers. The decision ensures Leonard remains available for the team's regular rotation without facing an NBPA challenge.
15 Sept 2026
Toronto Raptors Officially Complete Trade for Kawhi Leonard
The Toronto Raptors have officially finalized a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers to acquire Kawhi Leonard. The move reconfigures Toronto's starting lineup and perimeter defensive structure.
3 Sept 2026
Assessing the Structural Fallout of the NBA's Sanctions on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers
The NBA's disciplinary outcome regarding Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, led by Steve Ballmer and Lawrence Frank, has drawn scrutiny across the league regarding the severity of Adam Silver's ruling. While Leonard avoids catastrophic roster exclusion, the administrative fallout places immense strain on head coach Tyronn Lue and the franchise's long-term flexibility.
3 Sept 2026
NBA Penalizes Clippers: Five First-Round Picks Stripped, $30M Fine, Ballmer Suspended
The NBA has stripped the Los Angeles Clippers of five first-round draft picks, levied a $30 million fine, and suspended owner Steve Ballmer for one year following a salary cap circumvention investigation involving Kawhi Leonard. Basketball operations president Lawrence Frank and business operations president Gillian Zucker also received suspensions.
27 Aug 2026
NBA Probe Into Steve Ballmer and Los Angeles Clippers Hits Day 357
The NBA investigation into Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard, and the Los Angeles Clippers has reached 357 days. Analysts Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan broke down key misconceptions regarding the inquiry's scope and procedural timeline under Commissioner Adam Silver.
23 Aug 2026
Toronto Faces All-In Mandate in Potential Kawhi Leonard Trade Framework
A potential trade bringing Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers back to Toronto demands an immediate, all-in title pursuit from Masai Ujiri and the Raptors front office to complement Scottie Barnes.
19 Aug 2026
NBA Investigation Into Los Angeles Clippers Reaches Critical Impasse Over Salary Cap Scrutiny
The NBA's investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers regarding alleged salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard has reached a contentious standoff. As both sides clash over the inquiry's progress, the franchise faces potential administrative and roster-building ramifications.
7 Aug 2026
Report: Kawhi Leonard Linked to Second Undisclosed Partnership
Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers are under investigation for a second alleged undisclosed sponsorship deal, this time involving the team's scoreboard manufacturer. The inquiry centers on whether these payments constitute illegal salary cap circumvention.
7 Aug 2026
Kawhi Leonard Linked to Additional Sponsorship Deal with Clippers Scoreboard Provider
Kawhi Leonard is reportedly linked to a multi-million-dollar sponsorship deal with a Clippers scoreboard manufacturer, raising further questions about potential salary cap circumvention. This follows previous investigations into similar arrangements with the company Aspiration.
31 Jul 2026
Kawhi Leonard Trade Stalled by Ongoing NBA Investigation
The trade involving Kawhi Leonard is stalled as an NBA investigation into his business dealings and potential contract violations could last until 2027. This delay prevents both the Clippers and Raptors from finalizing their rosters for the upcoming season.
