Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers Salary Cap Scandal | Los Angeles Clippers News

The NBA just dropped a bomb on the LA Clippers with a $50 million fine and five first-round draft picks stripped away after uncovering a yearlong scheme to skirt the salary cap via four corporate partners funneling cash to Kawhi Leonard. The real firestorm centers on what Kawhi knew — with some alleging he should’ve known his uncle, Dennis Robertson, orchestrated $30M+ off-court deals he wasn’t even working for. Robertson, now banned for five years, was the alleged architect, pushing execs to create hidden income streams. Kawhi, through his agent, claimed he had no knowledge and accepted responsibility for his inner circle’s actions. He also took a $700K fine for personal expenses covered by the team. Execs got suspensions too, and owner Steve Ballmer’s standing with other NBA owners is now in question. The league’s punishment is set, but the real drama? Whether Kawhi knew, what Robertson’s intent was, and if this spirals beyond NBA discipline. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/106416f20876cc16