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Clippers Face Allegations of Salary Cap Violations in Leonard Deal

9/4/2025

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Podcaster Pablo Torre claims the Los Angeles Clippers may have bypassed the salary cap to sign Kawhi Leonard through a $28 million deal with a questionable tree-planting company.
The Clippers deny any wrongdoing and assert they were unaware of any improper actions.
If the allegations are substantiated, it could severely affect the Clippers, particularly regarding their draft picks.
The Denver Nuggets have previously eliminated the Clippers in the playoffs, intensifying the situation if the claims are validated.

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Podcaster Pablo Torre claims the Los Angeles Clippers may have bypassed the salary cap to sign Kawhi Leonard through a $28 million deal with a questionable tree-planting company.
The Clippers deny any wrongdoing and assert they were unaware of any improper actions.
If the allegations are substantiated, it could severely affect the Clippers, particularly regarding their draft picks.
The Denver Nuggets have previously eliminated the Clippers in the playoffs, intensifying the situation if the claims are validated.