Kawhi Leonard

While some in the media were appalled by LA Clippers’ Steve Ballmer and reports revealing Kawhi Leonard’s no-show endorsement deals, his contemporaries reportedly gave the suspended team owner the benefit of the doubt throughout the process. After investigative reporter Pablo Torre’s bombshell on Clippers’ Ballmer and Leonard led to LA losing five future first-round picks, talk around […] The post Clippers rumors: Damning Kawhi Leonard investigation report leaves Steve Ballmer’s owner peers ‘...

Both sides want the deal to move forward, but the Clippers have to sort out their front office after the suspensions.

With the NBA's investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers complete, the question now is when Kawhi Leonard will be on his way to the Toronto Raptors following a trade agreement earlier this offseason.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar believes Kawhi Leonard escaped with relatively minor punishment while the Clippers lost five crucial first-round picks.

Poeltl for Lopez and DJJ. Kawhi and we get off Poeltl contract who is holding us back.... Trade whatever picks let's get it done submitted by /u/SituationExciting137 [link] [comments]

Kawhi Leonard apparently isn’t too worried about whether he’ll eventually become a Raptor again. At least that’s what he told one enterprising fan in Miami. Leonard was spotted Tuesday night and asked whether he’s coming to Toronto. “I hope so,” Leonard replied. “We gonna win.” The video surfaced on X via an account with all […] The post Kawhi Leonard has message for Raptors fans as trade remains on hold appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly frustrated and disappointed with Kawhi Leonard following the NBA’s investigation into salary-cap circumvention, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. Fischer said there is “definitely some resentment” within the organization over Leonard receiving a relatively limited punishment while the Clippers faced severe penalties. The NBA concluded that the Clippers […] The post Insider: Clippers frustrated and resentful toward Kawhi Leonard appeared firs...

Toronto could make a dramatic swing for Kawhi Leonard, but the financial downside could grow quickly whenever he cannot take the floor. A Casino.org analysis labeled the hypothetical acquisition the riskiest transaction of the NBA offseason. Its model projects Leonard to play 59.5 games, leaving 22.5 absences across the season. Those missed contests would attach […] The post Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard reunion comes with $613K warning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Clippers are still determining their new front office structure following the NBA's suspension of Lawrence Frank for six months and Steve Ballmer for 12 months. Both Frank and Ballmer are not allowed to have any contact with the franchise for the duration of their suspensions. The Clippers must make a decision on their front office before moving forward with a proposed trade of Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first round picks and a fi...

When the NBA announced the findings and penalties from the investigation into the Clippers’ alleged salary cap circumvention for star forward Kawhi Leonard, the summary report prepared by Wachtell Lipton had a clear statement toward the end of the 36-page report. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank and President of Business...

The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors have yet to formalize their trade involving Kawhi Leonard for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first round picks and a pick swap. The deal has been hold pending the results of the NBA's investigation into alleged cap circumvention by the Clippers with Leonard. Because Leonard was not suspended and was merely fined, the Raptors presumably would be comfortable executing the trade. ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported that the trade remains on ...

What would be the reasoning for it taking so long even after a full week of the NBA announcing the penalties and Kawhi essentially any harsh punishment? Is Bobby trying to renegotiate or are the Clippers? To me, it makes no sense to continue to put it off any longer… submitted by /u/CanadianGroose [link] [comments]

The Los Angeles Clippers recently endured one of the harshest punishments in NBA history when they were forced to give up five future first-round picks, saw multiple suspensions of key figures in the organization, and were also fined heavily for their role in circumventing the salary cap regarding superstar Kawhi Leonard. While the punishment does […] The post Redditor compiles video of NBA insiders calling out Clippers for lying about Kawhi Leonard investigation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Clippers agreed to trade Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors on June 30, but that blockbuster deal has been on hold until the NBA competed its investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Leonard through a series of “no-show” endorsement deals. The league announced the results of that investigation last week, […]

Dec 14, 2013; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz small forward Richard Jefferson (24) drives in front of San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first quarter at EnergySolutions Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect There were a few upsets on the Killers and “Dirty” Players half of the Spurs Villain Tournament, but none of that intrigue carried over to the Former Spurs and Haters side of the bracket. As you can see belo...

Draymond Green is happy Kawhi Leonard avoided suspension but raised a questionable argument about the salary cap.

The Los Angeles Clippers have received one of the biggest punishments in sports history for salary cap circumvention. They broke the NBA’s strict rules when...

The Los Angeles Clippers have been the talk of basketball, and maybe even the world of sports, over the past week as they were punished for salary cap circumvention that involved Kawhi Leonard. The league suspended Steve Ballmer from all league and team activities for a year, and Gillian Zucker was suspended without pay for […] The post Did you know Clippers’ Lawrence Frank was accused of recording infamous Bobby Knight rant? Allegations go viral after Kawhi Leonard punishment appeared first ...

The results of the NBA’s investigation into Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers have reverberated around the NBA. Last week, the NBA concluded its investigation into the Clippers for potential salary cap circumvention, which ultimately led to the Clippers losing five first-round picks, as well as suspensions for Steve Ballmer, Lawrence Frank, and Jillian […] The post How NBA’s Clippers punishment for Kawhi Leonard shenanigans impacted draft pick from Philly’s James Harden trade appeare...

Lost in the discussion surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers following their historic punishment is the long-term ramifications of the Kawhi Leonard debacle.