Raptors Delay Kawhi Leonard Trade as NBA Probes $50 Million Clippers Cap Allegations
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 9
Raptors Delay Kawhi Leonard Trade as NBA Probes $50 Million Clippers Cap Allegations
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 9
Summary
Toronto said it will assume any penalties tied to Kawhi Leonard's contract but cannot finalize the trade until the NBA completes its salary-cap investigation of the Clippers.
The probe centers on allegations Leonard received off-the-books money through an apparent endorsement arrangement, which the league is examining as possible cap circumvention.
The Clippers said they have spent 10 months cooperating through dozens of interviews and tens of thousands of documents, and denied funneling money to Leonard through Aspiration.
Leonard is under contract through 2027 and due more than $50 million next season; reports say he hopes to add a two-year, $126.1 million extension in Toronto.
The June 30 agreement in principle would send Leonard back to the 2019 champion Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two future first-round picks, a first-round swap and two second-rounders.