Kawhi Leonard had second secret endorsement deal with Daktronics, report says
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:08 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Kawhi Leonard reportedly had a hidden endorsement deal with Daktronics, a scoreboard manufacturer, as part of efforts by the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent salary cap regulations. The information comes from investigative journalist Pablo Torre, who mentioned that the NBA has been probing the Clippers regarding salary cap violations since last September. The investigation has expanded, and the Clippers' trade of Leonard to the Toronto Raptors is on hold while these inquiries continue. The Raptors are concerned about taking on any penalties that may arise from the situation, including potential repercussions for Leonard himself.
- •Leonard's deal with Daktronics was reportedly multimillion-dollar.
- •NBA investigation into the Clippers began last September.
- •The Raptors are delaying Leonard's trade amid ongoing inquiries.
- •Leonard's previous sponsorship with Aspiration is also under scrutiny.
- •Possible penalties include contract voiding or suspension for Leonard.
- 4:17 PMNBCSports.com — Kawhi Leonard reportedly had second questionable endorsement deal with scoreboard manufacturer - NBC Sports
- 4:08 PMYahoo Sports — Kawhi Leonard reportedly had second questionable endorsement deal with scoreboard manufacturer
- 12:28 PMCBS NBA — Kawhi Leonard had second secret endorsement deal Clippers allegedly used to circumvent salary cap, per report
- 5:38 AMRealgm.com — Kawhi Leonard Allegedly Had Undisclosed Sponsorship Deal With Daktronics - RealGM
"Leonard had a hidden endorsement deal with scoreboard manufacturer Daktronics, according to Pablo Torre's latest reporting
"Daktronics, which made the Halo Board inside the Intuit Dome, allegedly had an endorsement deal with Leonard, too.
"Daktronics, which made the Halo Board inside the Intuit Dome, allegedly had an endorsement deal with Leonard, too.
Sources
External links- NBCSports.comAug 7, 2026, 4:17 PMKawhi Leonard reportedly had second questionable endorsement deal with scoreboard manufacturer - NBC Sports
Daktronics, which made the Halo Board inside the Intuit Dome, allegedly had an endorsement deal with Leonard, too.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 4:08 PMKawhi Leonard reportedly had second questionable endorsement deal with scoreboard manufacturer
Daktronics, which made the Halo Board inside the Intuit Dome, allegedly had an endorsement deal with Leonard, too.
- CBS NBAAug 7, 2026, 12:28 PMKawhi Leonard had second secret endorsement deal Clippers allegedly used to circumvent salary cap, per report
Leonard had a hidden endorsement deal with scoreboard manufacturer Daktronics, according to Pablo Torre's latest reporting
- Realgm.comAug 7, 2026, 5:38 AMKawhi Leonard Allegedly Had Undisclosed Sponsorship Deal With Daktronics - RealGM
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