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The Kawhi Leonard situation: here is what we know

It’s now been over a month since the Kawhi Leonard trade (the second time around, anyway) went down, and the investigation is still ongoing. New information is coming out all the time, and it can get a little confusing at times, admittedly.

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Likely punishment for Kawhi Leonard, Clippers revealed

It's been nearly a year since the NBA hired a firm to investigate whether the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard under the table.

The 'Last 30-point, 10-assist playoff games' quiz

Clippers hit with yet another Kawhi Leonard scandal

Collin Murray-Boyles News / Raptors Republic / August 8

31 days, 31 questions: Is Collin Murray-Boyles ready to create for himself off the bounce?

Welcome to 31 questions in 31 days! This is a new series running for all of August within which I’m going to preview the upcoming 2026-27 season for the Toronto Raptors.

RJ Barrett News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 8

Examining What RJ Barrett's Extension with Raptors Could Look Like

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett has one year remaining on his contract, which means it's time to start negotiating his new deal. As the Raptors wait in limbo on the outcome of the Kawhi Leonard investigation, the team doesn't have much wiggle room to work with.

Draymond Green News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Hustle Award winners' quiz

The 'WNBA 20-point, 10-assist games' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

Toronto Raptors News / HITC / August 8

Stephen A. Smith calls for harsh NBA punishment including ‘year-long ban’ for Kawhi Leonard

Pablo Torre reported on yet another potential salary cap circumvention move by Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers. Stephen A. Smith thinks that if it’s real, the NBA should be ruthless.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Kawhi Leonard News / HITC / August 8

One technicality could save Kawhi Leonard if NBA finds Clippers star guilty of salary cap circumvention

Kawhi Leonard’s luck may help him after the conclusion of the NBA’s ongoing investigation of LA Clippers circumventing the salary cap. Investigative journalist Pablo Torre’s bombshell reports about Kawhi Leonard and Steve Ballmer’s LA Clippers circumventing the salary cap has been a major topic of discussion heading into the season.

Toronto Raptors News / Larry Brown Sports / August 7

Likely outcome of the NBA’s Kawhi Leonard investigation has been revealed

The latest allegations about more phony Kawhi Leonard endorsement deals have certainly made an impression online, but they are not likely to impact the NBA’s ongoing investigation too much.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 7

Kawhi Leonard reportedly had another secret endorsement deal tied to Clippers

As if the Kawhi Leonard-Clippers saga weren’t complicated enough, there’s another wrinkle worth catching up on. Leonard reportedly had a secret, multimillion-dollar

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 7

Clippers hit with yet another Kawhi Leonard scandal

It's been almost a year since the NBA started its investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers' alleged salary cap circumvention scheme. What's the latest?

Likely outcome of the NBA's Leonard investigation has been revealed

Lakers' free-agency 'fantasies' might lead them to disappointing option

Notable Lakers player reportedly is in danger of being cut

Michael Porter Jr.'s reported contract demands have been revealed

Mavericks offer incredible bounty for rare Cooper Flagg card

Collin Murray-Boyles News / Raptors Republic / August 7

31 days, 31 questions: Is Collin Murray-Boyles who he was in the playoffs or the regular season?

Welcome to 31 questions in 31 days! This is a new series running for all of August within which I’m going to preview the upcoming 2026-27 season for the Toronto Raptors.