Adam Silver updates Kawhi Leonard investigation timeline as probe reportedly grows in scope
CBS Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The NBA's investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers allegedly circumventing the salary cap through a no-show sponsorship deal involving Kawhi Leonard and Aspiration has delayed the Raptors' re-acquisition of Leonard.
- The investigation, ongoing for 10 months, has expanded to include scrutiny of other improper expenses covered by the Clippers for Leonard and a possible second unreported endorsement deal.
- NBA commissioner Adam Silver stated the investigation "needs to be wrapped up" before the next season begins, but no definitive timeline has been given yet.
- The Clippers have fully cooperated with the investigation, providing extensive documentation and interviews, and expect the trade to be finalized once the inquiry concludes.
- A scrapped marketing campaign linking Leonard to Aspiration through a comic-themed promotion was uncovered, highlighting efforts to publicize the partnership that never materialized, which remains a point of interest in the investigation.
