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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
14 Sept 2026
Steve Ballmer Confirms Clippers Will Comply With NBA Sanctions Without Legal Action
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer announced the franchise will comply with NBA penalties and will not pursue legal action. The decision ends administrative uncertainty as the team shifts focus to on-court preparation.
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.
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.
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Tobias Harris Sidelined for Preseason with Calf Strain
San Antonio Spurs forward Tobias Harris will miss the entire preseason due to a left calf strain suffered in training camp. The veteran is listed as questionable for the Oct. 20 season opener against Oklahoma City.
