NBA investigates Kawhi Leonard's endorsement amid trade delays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 11:03 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
The NBA is investigating Kawhi Leonard's endorsement deal with Aspiration, delaying his trade from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Toronto Raptors. The probe is entering its 11th month, focusing on possible salary cap circumvention and additional unreported deals. NBA commissioner Adam Silver mentioned the investigation needs to conclude soon. Team executives expect potential penalties for the Clippers, which could jeopardize the trade first reported on June 30, sending Leonard back to the Raptors in exchange for multiple players and draft picks.
- •NBA's investigation is nearly a year old.
- •Leonard's trade to the Raptors is currently on hold.
- •Clippers may face penalties due to potential violations.
- •Wachtell Lipton is handling the investigation for the NBA.
- •Details of Leonard's potential endorsement deals are under scrutiny.
- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — NBA reportedly probing another Kawhi Leonard endorsement deal amid nearly yearlong Aspiration investigation
"The investigation, run by law firm Wachtell Lipton, is entering its 11th month and has already delayed a trade that's supposed to send Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors.
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