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Eight reports confirm the U.S. Department of Justice has opened a federal criminal investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers' dealings involving Kawhi Leonard.
The NBA’s unprecedented sanctions—five lost draft picks and a $30 million fine—hit the Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer in a salary‑cap scandal.
The NBA finds no evidence that Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard via sponsors, altering the trajectory of the ongoing investigation.
New reports reveal an undisclosed sponsorship deal involving Kawhi Leonard and Daktronics, sparking major salary cap circumvention allegations.
The NBA's investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers has expanded in scope, leading to delays in its resolution.
The Toronto Raptors are bringing back 2019 Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard in a trade from the Los Angeles Clippers.
Kawhi Leonard is returning to the Toronto Raptors following a completed trade deal with the LA Clippers.
The NBA landscape is shifting as the LA Clippers and Toronto Raptors enter trade discussions regarding Kawhi Leonard.
NBA trade discussions are heating up as the Mavericks and Raptors emerge as potential destinations for Kawhi Leonard.
Kawhi Leonard trade rumors swirl amid possible return to Spurs or Raptors