NBA investigation into Kawhi Leonard could extend into 2027

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Last updated Jul 30, 2026

NBA investigation into Kawhi Leonard could extend into 2027
Summary

The NBA's investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard may last until 2027 due to unresolved issues about salary cap circumvention. The inquiry, initiated over possible violations related to a $28 million endorsement deal, has stalled a potential trade sending Leonard to the Toronto Raptors. Reports indicate that Leonard, alongside his uncle and former agent, is implicated in a new investigation tied to a stadium development project in Rhode Island that received significant public funding but has seen no construction progress. The Raptors have announced they will wait for the investigation's outcome before pursuing any deal.

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  • Investigation centers on salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard.
  • Potential trade to the Raptors is on hold pending investigation results.
  • Leonard involved in a new scandal related to a Rhode Island stadium project.
  • Stadium received $110 million in public funds; no construction has started.
  • NBA probe could affect Clippers and Leonard through 2027.
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  • 2:42 PMYahoo SportsNBA probe on Kawhi Leonard could drag into 2027. New incident pops up
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The NBA inquiry into Clippers, Kawhi Leonard could go into 2027 while the star forward's name has come up in the details of a soccer stadium deal.

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