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Kawhi Leonard faces cap circumvention allegations amid Clippers trade plans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Kawhi Leonard faces cap circumvention allegations amid Clippers trade plans

Summary

Allegations regarding Kawhi Leonard's endorsement deals have surfaced, suggesting potential salary cap circumvention. Reports indicate that a deal with Daktronics, linked to the Clippers' new Intuit Dome, may have funneled money back to Leonard. NBA commissioner Adam Silver seeks to conclude the investigation before next season, which could influence Leonard's planned trade to the Toronto Raptors, currently on hold pending the investigation's results. If the allegations are substantiated, significant penalties may follow for the Clippers, raising concerns about the integrity of the league's salary cap system.

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By the Numbers

•New allegations claim Leonard had undisclosed sponsorship deals.
•Investigation into Leonard's financial agreements aims for completion before next season.
•Clippers have agreed to trade Leonard to the Raptors pending investigation results.
•NBA faces pressure to maintain salary cap integrity amid these allegations.

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9:00 AMYahoo Sports — New Kawhi Leonard Cap-Circumvention Allegations Raise The Stakes For The NBA

What they're saying

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The integrity of the NBA's entire salary-cap system is at stake if the latest salary-cap allegations about Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers are proven accurate.
— Yahoo Sports

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