Kawhi Leonard's trade to Toronto not finalized amid NBA investigation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 1:58 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Kawhi Leonard's anticipated trade back to the Toronto Raptors remains unfinalized as the NBA investigates potential salary cap violations involving the Los Angeles Clippers. The league has been probing allegations that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer may have funneled payments to Leonard through sponsorship arrangements with outside companies, Aspiration. Although the investigation has been ongoing for 11 months, there is currently no evidence to substantiate these claims. The NBA hopes to resolve the situation before the upcoming 2026-27 season begins.
- •Kawhi Leonard was traded to the Raptors but still needs league approval.
- •Clippers accused of sidestepping salary cap regulations.
- •NBA investigating sponsorship payments made to Leonard.
- •League aims to finalize the investigation before the upcoming season.
- •Ballmer denies any wrongdoing and calls for clarity in the issue.
- 1:58 PMYahoo Sports — Kawhi Leonard NBA investigation sheds dark cloud on upcoming season
"The NBA has made a huge mess of the situation.
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