Kawhi Leonard unlikely to face suspension for cap circumvention
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 8:31 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Kawhi Leonard is not expected to face suspension from the NBA regarding allegations of salary cap circumvention. The league's collective bargaining agreement specifies that penalties for such actions do not include player suspensions, rather involving team fines and other measures. This clarification comes as Leonard's involvement in the alleged scheme has drawn scrutiny. League officials emphasize the negotiated stipulations that protect players from this particular consequence.
- •Kawhi Leonard involved in cap circumvention allegations
- •No player suspension outlined in CBA rules
- •Penalties may include team fines and forfeiture of draft picks
- •Clarification comes amid scrutiny of Leonard's actions
- •Lengthy suspension for players not an option per league terms
- 8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Kawhi Leonard not facing potential suspension over cap circumvention, per league rules?
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