Doug Smith: Raptors Mailbag: The Many Layers of the Kawhi Leonard Scandal

Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: The many layers of the Kawhi Leonard scandal

In this week’s mailbag, Doug Smith takes questions on the Clippers allegations, the Toronto Tempo, the FIBA AmeriCup and much more.

Insider Warns NBA Rivals’ Reactions Could Decide Steve Ballmer’s Fate In Kawhi Leonard Allegations

Steve Ballmer (Image Credits: Imagn) The NBA has already launched an investigation into Kawhi Leonard’s reported endorsement deal. The situation not only placed the Clippers star under scrutiny but also drew attention to team owner Steve Ballmer’s potential involvement. According to a Forbes report, Ballmer ranks eighth among the world’s wealthiest individuals with a net worth of $146.5 billion. NBA insider Marc Stein noted that how rival teams …

Kawhi Leonard Exposes 2019 Lakers' Illegal Recruitment - Archysport

Feb 4, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images During the 2019 Free Agency, the negotiations around Kawhi Leonard were marred by requests prohibited by the NBA collective agreement, made by his uncle. Journalist Pablo Torre recently revealed that the Lo…

Opposing NBA owners could drive league's Clippers investigation

Getty The NBA is digging into Kawhi Leonard’s endorsement deal with Aspiration, and longtime insider Marc Stein says the reaction of other owners may determine just how far the probe goes. “The league investigated in 2019 and found no rules were broken, but they said if further evidence compels us to look at this again, we will,” Stein said on the ALL NBA Podcast. “That’s obviously going to happen now. And like I said, I really think how the oth…

Kawhi Leonard Makes Rare Public Appearance at U.S. Open Amid $28M NBA Contract Controversy

The U.S. Open is known for drawing celebrities and athletes from every corner of the sports world, and this year one of the most surprising faces in the crowd was Kawhi Leonard. The notoriously private Los Angeles Clippers star was spotted at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday, taking in the men’s semifinals despite being in the middle of an escalating NBA controversy. Leonard, 34, is facing intense scrutiny after a bombshell report alleged that the …