Kawhi Leonard's sponsorship with Clippers scoreboard-maker under investigation
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 3:55 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Kawhi Leonard's multimillion-dollar sponsorship deal with Daktronics, which built the scoreboard for the new Intuit Dome, is under scrutiny amid allegations of salary cap circumvention involving the Los Angeles Clippers. The NBA's investigation into Leonard and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has now lasted nearly ten months. Adam Silver, the NBA Commissioner, confirmed the ongoing inquiry into the endorsement deal, which reportedly involved funds sourced from the Clippers rather than Daktronics. This development has delayed a potential trade between Leonard and the Toronto Raptors. Both Leonard and Ballmer have denied any wrongdoing, framing themselves as victims of fraud related to a separate sponsorship.
- •Investigation into Daktronics sponsorship ongoing, with potential salary cap violations.
- •Kawhi Leonard's endorsement deal reportedly funded by the Clippers.
- •The query led to a trade delay between Leonard and the Toronto Raptors.
- •Adam Silver hopes to conclude the investigation before the upcoming season.
- •Both Leonard and Ballmer claimed to be victims of fraud from an unrelated party.
- 3:55 AMYahoo Sports — Kawhi Leonard allegedly had another multi-million-dollar 'sponsorship' deal with Clippers' scoreboard manufacturer, per report
- 3:55 AMYahoo Sports — Kawhi Leonard allegedly had another multimillion-dollar 'sponsorship' deal with Clippers' scoreboard manufacturer, per report
- 3:09 AMYahoo Sports — Kawhi Leonard had multimillion deal with Clippers scoreboard- maker
"The latest news surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard features additional evidence that the organization may have circumvented the salary cap via secret endorsement deals. While the Clippers...
"Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers have been under investigation over a similar deal with defunct sustainability company Aspiration.
"Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers have been under investigation over a similar deal with defunct sustainability company Aspiration.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 3:55 AMKawhi Leonard allegedly had another multi-million-dollar 'sponsorship' deal with Clippers' scoreboard manufacturer, per report
Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers have been under investigation over a similar deal with defunct sustainability company Aspiration.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 3:55 AMKawhi Leonard allegedly had another multimillion-dollar 'sponsorship' deal with Clippers' scoreboard manufacturer, per report
Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers have been under investigation over a similar deal with defunct sustainability company Aspiration.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 3:09 AMKawhi Leonard had multimillion deal with Clippers scoreboard- maker
The latest news surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard features additional evidence that the organization may have circumvented the salary cap via secret endorsement deals. While the Clippers...
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