Draymond Green questions NBA salary cap following investigation into the Clippers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 11:31 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Draymond Green addressed the recent league investigation involving the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard during a podcast episode. Green questioned the necessity of the current salary cap structure in the NBA. He suggested that players should not face restrictions regarding income from team or league sponsors. The forward stated that the league is player-centric and driven by athlete performance, arguing that preventing players from earning additional compensation is counterproductive. Green also commented on the disciplinary outcome, stating he is pleased that Kawhi Leonard did not receive the bulk of the punishment in the case. The NBA continues to monitor the situation as stakeholders debate the balance between collective league regulations and individual athlete earning potential.
- •Draymond Green publicly criticized the NBA salary cap structure.
- •The remarks follow a league investigation involving the Clippers.
- •Green advocated for allowing players to earn more from sponsorships.
- •Kawhi Leonard was noted as avoiding significant punishment in the recent case.
- 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Draymond Green on Clippers investigation: 'Why is there a salary cap?'
"Draymond Green on Clippers investigation: 'Why is there a salary cap?'
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