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Kawhi Leonard shuts down investigation talk in Raptors return

There was a rather large elephant waiting for Kawhi Leonard at Raptors Media Day. So Leonard dealt with it before anyone could ask. “I know why some of you guys came,” Leonard told reporters Monday, via Michael Grange of Sportsnet.

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 7:29 AM
Kawhi Leonard shuts down investigation talk in Raptors return
Key Things to Know
  • Kawhi Leonard dismissed questions regarding the NBA salary-cap investigation at Raptors Media Day.
  • The NBA fined the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million and took away five first-round picks.
  • Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for one year, while Leonard was fined $700,000.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Kawhi Leonard addressed reporters at Raptors Media Day on Monday, stating he wants to move past the recent NBA investigation into salary-cap circumvention. Following talks with the league and the players' association, Leonard said he intends to focus entirely on playing for the Toronto Raptors rather than remaining a distraction.

The NBA concluded its inquiry regarding outside endorsement deals during Leonard's tenure with the Los Angeles Clippers. The league penalized Los Angeles with a $30 million fine, five forfeited first-round picks, and a one-year suspension for owner Steve Ballmer, while Leonard was fined $700,000.

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