Kawhi Leonard trade from Clippers to Raptors stalls over NBA investigation
The deal is on hold until the NBA finishes its probe into alleged Clippers salary-cap violations, with Toronto told to assume the risk.
- On Thursday, the Toronto Raptors paused their acquisition of Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers, agreeing to assume the risk of any potential penalties resulting from the NBA's ongoing investigation into the franchise.
- The league is investigating whether the Clippers used Aspiration, a now-defunct company, to secretly pay Leonard $28 million through an alleged 'no-show' endorsement deal, violating the NBA's collective bargaining agreement.
- Clippers owner Steve Ballmer invested $60 million in Aspiration, which allegedly provided the two-time NBA Finals MVP with the side deal, potentially violating Article 13 of the collective bargaining agreement.
- The Clippers denied wrongdoing Thursday, maintaining they were victims of fraud, while the trade sends Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and multiple draft picks to Los Angeles for the 35-year-old forward.
- With no firm timetable for conclusion, Commissioner Adam Silver stated the league must resolve the investigation soon, emphasizing that teams require finality regarding their operating situation.
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