Event Brief
Federal prosecutors probe Clippers over Kawhi Leonard deals
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Summary: Federal prosecutors and a grand jury are investigating allegations that the Los Angeles Clippers arranged secret, off-the-books sponsorship deals for Kawhi Leonard to circumvent the NBA’s salary cap. The inquiry is handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York in Brooklyn after the NBA imposed a $30 million fine, pick forfeitures, and suspensions for owner Steve Ballmer and two executives.
WHO: U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York; federal prosecutors and a grand jury; Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer
WHAT: Federal prosecutors and a grand jury probe alleged secret off-the-books sponsorship deals involving Kawhi Leonard.
WHEN: Sep 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
WHERE: Brooklyn, USA
WHY: Federal prosecutors opened a criminal investigation into allegations that the Clippers arranged secret, off-the-books sponsorship deals for Kawhi Leonard to circumvent the NBA’s salary cap.
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