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Federal prosecutors are now investigating whether the Los Angeles Clippers secretly arranged off-the-books endorsement deals to pay Kawhi Leonard more than the NBA salary cap allows, focusing on a $28M deal with a now-bankrupt company. The probe, led by Brooklyn’s U.S. Attorney’s Office, could upend the team’s legal standing and add pressure as the SEC also seeks records tied to arena sponsorships. While the NBA slapped the Clippers with fines and draft penalties, the team denies bias and claims Leonard acted in good faith — though he admits mistakes were made by those around him. With no official statements from any party, this criminal investigation threatens to reshape how teams navigate league rules.

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