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NBA investigating second Kawhi Leonard endorsement deal: report
The league is also reviewing a second endorsement deal and possible expense payments as the Raptors wait to finalize the trade.
- The NBA's ongoing investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers has stalled the trade sending Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors, with both teams announcing on July 9 that they must wait for league findings.
- Initially, the probe focused on a $28 million endorsement contract between Leonard and Aspiration, which critics alleged circumvented salary cap rules; the Clippers denied wrongdoing, asserting they were victims of fraud by Joseph Sandberg.
- Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic reported Tuesday that the NBA has expanded its inquiry to include a second endorsement deal, while investigators also examine whether the Clippers improperly covered expenses for Leonard.
- Toronto Raptors management confirmed they would assume the risk of penalties related to Leonard's contract to finalize the trade, though they remain in a holding pattern awaiting the league's findings.
- The investigation led by Wachtell Lipton should conclude in the coming weeks, though NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is not expected to issue a ruling during his upcoming Summer League appearance.
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