NBA probe into Clippers, Kawhi Leonard could extend into 2027
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 11:18 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The NBA's investigation regarding whether the Los Angeles Clippers violated salary cap rules to pay Kawhi Leonard may continue into 2027. This timeline hinges on the agreement of all parties involved. As the investigation approaches ten months, sources indicate that the National Basketball Players Association will challenge any penalties without solid evidence. The Clippers have consistently denied any wrongdoing during this process.
- •Investigation could last until 2027 if no agreement is reached.
- •NBA may face arbitration from the Players Association over penalties.
- •Clippers deny any wrongdoing regarding salary cap circumvention.
- •Investigation has been ongoing for nearly ten months.
- •Roster decisions may be affected as the probe continues.
- 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Why investigation in Kawhi Leonard, Clippers could stretch into 2027: Update suggests resolution not close
- 10:05 PMESPN — Sources: Probe into Clips, Kawhi could go into '27
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — NBA investigation into Clippers, Kawhi Leonard circumvention of salary cap could drag into 2027
"The NBA investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard could drag into 2027 if the parties don't agree on the findings or any proposed settlement that involves punishing the team, sources told ESPN.
"The NBA's investigation into the Clippers' courtship of Leonard in 2021 doesn't look any closer to being completed.
"NBA investigation into Clippers, Kawhi Leonard circumvention of salary cap could drag into 2027
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 11:18 PMWhy investigation in Kawhi Leonard, Clippers could stretch into 2027: Update suggests resolution not close
The NBA's investigation into the Clippers' courtship of Leonard in 2021 doesn't look any closer to being completed.
- ESPNJul 29, 2026, 10:05 PMSources: Probe into Clips, Kawhi could go into '27
The NBA investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard could drag into 2027 if the parties don't agree on the findings or any proposed settlement that involves punishing the team, sources told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 9:33 PMNBA investigation into Clippers, Kawhi Leonard circumvention of salary cap could drag into 2027
NBA investigation into Clippers, Kawhi Leonard circumvention of salary cap could drag into 2027
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