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'Kawhi Leonard Should Be Banned': Stephen A. Smith Calls for Clippers Punishment Over Alleged Hidden ‘Sponsorship’ Deal

It’s not just the salary cap circumvention allegations surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers that has escalated with Pablo Torre’s newest revelation. The team and the player in the middle of it have drawn severe condemnation from sports analysts too.

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Kawhi Leonard-Clippers Situation Gets Major Update From Insider

The NBA continues to dig into claims that the Los Angeles Clippers found a way around the salary cap by routing secret payments to forward Kawhi Leonard through endorsement deals that were never properly disclosed.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 7

Stephen A. Smith demands severe punishment for Kawhi Leonard, Clippers if allegations are true

The Los Angeles Clippers, along with Kawhi Leonard, are under investigation by the NBA regarding an alleged past corporate sponsorship deal that circumvented the salary cap.

Kawhi Leonard News / Fadeaway World / August 7

Potential Outcome Revealed In Aspiration Case: Good News For Kawhi Leonard And Clippers

As more details unravel about potential secret endorsement deals, the Los Angeles Clippers look increasingly guilty of circumventing the salary cap. Since the very start of the cap-circumvention accusations, the Clippers have maintained their innocence, but many fans are demanding a harsh punishment in light of recent discoveries.

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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

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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.

Jamarion Sharp News / Hoops Rumors / August 7

Clippers, Jamarion Sharp Finalize Two-Way Deal

August 7: The Clippers have officially signed Sharp to a two-way contract, per NBA.com’s transaction log. L.A. also reportedly intends to waive Pedulla and sign guard Jalen Pickett to a two-way deal.

Kawhi Leonard News / Hoops Rumors / August 7

Kawhi Reportedly Had Endorsement Deal With Clippers’ Scoreboard Manufacturer

Kawhi Leonard had a hidden, “multi-million” dollar endorsement deal with Daktronics, the company that manufactured the Clippers‘ ‘Halo Board’ scoreboard in Intuit Dome, a pair of sources tell podcaster and investigative journalist Pablo Torre and Sam Koppelman of Hunterbrook Media (YouTube link).

Peyton Watson News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / August 7

What Is a Realistic Clippers' Sign-and-Trade Package for Peyton Watson?

The Los Angeles Clippers are continuing their pursuit of restricted free agent Peyton Watson. They are reportedly battling it out with the Cavaliers and the Bucks to acquire the Denver Nuggets forward.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 7

Kawhi Leonard’s Daktronics deal draws fresh questions in Clippers probe

A new report alleges that Kawhi Leonard secured an undisclosed multimillion-dollar sponsorship with Daktronics, the company that designed the Clippers’ signature Halo Board videoboard at Intuit Dome, in what some have described as another potential effort to skirt the NBA’s salary-cap rules.

Kawhi Leonard News / HITC / August 7

Pablo Torre’s new ‘multimillion-dollar’ secret sponsorship claim might mean trouble for Kawhi Leonard, Clippers

In a shocking turn of events, Pablo Torre has seemingly exposed a new Kawhi Leonard scandal with the Los Angeles Clippers before the first one is even resolved.

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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 / Fadeaway World / August 6

Kawhi Leonard Exposed For A Hidden, Multimillion-Dollar Sponsorship Deal With Clippers’ Scoreboard Maker

NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard is at the heart of an investigation that could have big implications for all sides involved. Since last summer, he’s been tangled in a cap-circumvention controversy involving the fraudulent tree-planting company, Aspiration, which paid him millions in a no-show endorsement contract.

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Rui Hachimura News / Fadeaway World / August 6

Lakers Fans Troll Rui Hachimura After First Look In Clippers Jersey: ‘Just Gross To Look At’

Rui Hachimura, who played for the Lakers until the 2025-26 season, joined the Clippers, who are their local rivals, in free agency this summer. The 28-year-old forward recently appeared at a Japanese event where he wore his new jersey.

Sean Pedulla News / Hoops Rumors / August 5

Clippers To Waive Sean Pedulla

The Clippers are waiving point guard Sean Pedulla, Michael Scotto reports for HoopsHype (Twitter link). The 23-year-old was on a two-way deal that he signed in February.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / August 5

Clippers Make Surprise Point Guard Signing to Shake Up End of Roster

The LA Clippers are reportedly in an active pursuit of Peyton Watson, but it was another Denver Nuggets free agent that they signed on Wednesday. HoopsHype's Michael Scotto was the first to report that the Clippers were agreeing to a two-way deal with point guard Jalen Pickett.

NBA News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / August 5

Daniel Gafford Isn't the Only Mavs Player Clippers Should Be Trying to Trade For

The Los Angeles Clippers have a well-documented need for a center. Their big man rotation is easily their biggest weakness heading into the 2026-27 season.

Peyton Watson News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / August 5

Clippers' Chances of Landing Peyton Watson Grow With Each Passing Day

The Los Angeles Clippers are not done adding to their roster. They are proceeding as if the Kawhi Leonard trade will go through and are trying to build the best team in the first year of the post-Kawhi era.

Rui Hachimura News / Fadeaway World / August 4

Rui Hachimura Opens Up On Playing For Clippers After Leaving Lakers

Everyone knows that Los Angeles belongs to the Lakers, but the Clippers are working to change that. Over the years, thanks to owner Steve Ballmer, the franchise turned from a Western Conference afterthought to a notable competitor and regular playoff team.

Bennedict Mathurin News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / August 4