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NBA Probes Kawhi Leonard's $28M Daktronics Deal

8/7/2026

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  • NBA investigators are probing star Kawhi Leonard for alleged salary-cap circumvention.
  • An anonymous source said Leonard got a deal from Daktronics, the Dome maker, calling it a “1000% way” to bypass the cap, while Daktronics denied any contract.
  • The investigation includes a $28 million Aspiration endorsement tied to owner Steve Ballmer’s $50 million September 2021 investment, and leaves the Toronto Raptors—who traded for Leonard five weeks ago—waiting for its outcome.