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Raptors trade for Kawhi Leonard can't be completed until NBA's investigation into Clippers ends
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- The NBA is still investigating allegations that the Los Angeles Clippers paid Kawhi Leonard impermissible benefits through a company called Aspiration, delaying the completion of his trade to the Toronto Raptors.
- The Clippers deny wrongdoing, stating they did not funnel money to Leonard and claim they were victims of a fraud involving Aspiration's founder, Joe Sanberg, who has been convicted and sentenced to prison.
- The Raptors have decided to hold off on finalizing the trade until the NBA investigation concludes, as they would have to assume the risk of any penalties related to Leonard's contract.
- The NBA has no specific timeline for concluding the investigation but expects it to be finalized in the coming weeks, with a potential resolution anticipated at the next NBA Board of Governors meeting.
- Despite the ongoing investigation, sources believe the trade will likely be completed soon, and any penalties imposed may not be severe enough to affect the deal.
