Kawhi Leonard Trade Gets Major Update After NBA Investigation

The NBA dished out major penalties to the Clippers over Kawhi Leonard, but the blockbuster trade to the Raptors is still on track.

The 35-page report from the law firm of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz served as a damning rebuke to the Clippers’ denials they had sidestepped league rules.

Here are some of the most interesting aspects of the summary report from Wachtell Lipton

NBA fines Clippers $30M, drops hammer on Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard  USA Today

Kawhi Leonard NBA investigation ruling sees Clippers lose five draft picks and organization fined $30M  Toronto Star

Why league investigators didn’t believe the richest owner in American sports.

There is no indication Ballmer has any plans to sell, but he has every intention to fight his yearlong suspension.

NBA punishes Clippers after Kawhi investigation: Top questions  ESPN

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers punishment Might Be Bad News For Boston Celtics Draft Pick  Sports Illustrated

The LA Clippers have been fined $30m (£22.2m) by the National Basketball Association (NBA) for violating salary rules in order to funnel millions of dollars to star player Kawhi Leonard.

Kawhi Leonard’s ‘no-show’ deal puts Clippers’ $100 million screen maker under federal scrutiny  MARCA

The Clippers received one of the harshest punishments in NBA history. Kawhi Leonard did not. Despite being found in violation of the same salary-cap rules, he escaped with comparatively little damage. Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard responds to questions during NBA Finals press conferences at Scotiabank Arena in

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for one year by the NBA, and the team was ordered to forfeit five first-round draft picks and pay a $30 million fine for violating salary cap circumvention rules in a case involving Kawhi Leonard

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for one year by the NBA, and the team was ordered to forfeit five first-round draft picks and pay a $30 million fine Wednesday for violating salary cap circumvention rules in a case involving Kawhi Leonard. Also, president of basketball operations Law

Kawhi Leonard has released a statement following the conclusion of the NBA's investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers. The league docked the Clippers five first-round draft picks and fined owner Steve Ballmer $30 million for violation of the league's salary cap circumvention rules when they signed Leonard in 2022. L

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for one year by the NBA, and the team was ordered to pay $30 million for violating salary cap circumvention rules in a case involving Kawhi Leonard.

The LA Clippers are fined $30m (£22.2m) by the NBA for violating salary rules over the acquisition of star player Kawhi Leonard.

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for one year by the NBA, and the team was ordered to forfeit five first-round draft picks and pay a $30 million fine for violating salary cap circumvention rules in a case involving Kawhi Leonard

The Los Angeles Clippers were fined $30m and star player Kawhi Leonard was hit with a $700,000 penalty by the NBA on Wednesday for violating salary cap circumvention rules.

Steve Ballmer faces a $30 million fine and one-year suspension as the NBA strips five first-round picks from the Los Angeles Clippers over cap violations.

Steve Ballmer—Whose Net Worth Tops $150 Billion—Suspended Entire Year By NBA  Forbes

NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer, fines team $30M, Kawhi Leonard $700K in cap circumvention case  AP News

NBA Suspends Clippers Owner Ballmer, Fines Team $30M, Kawhi Leonard $700K In Cap Circumvention Case  HuffPost

The NBA has declined to suspend Kawhi Leonard or void his contract after its salary-cap circumvention investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers, clearing a major hurdle for his proposed return to the Toronto Raptors.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 28: Owner Steve Ballmer of the Los Angeles Clippers congratulates Kawhi Leonard #2 after his 55-point game to win 112-99 against the Detroit Pistons at Intuit Dome on December 28, 2025 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading an