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Federal prosecutors reportedly investigate Clippers' dealings with Leonard
Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into the Clippers' alleged salary-cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, ESPN reports, citing The New York Times. The inquiry adds potential criminal scrutiny after the NBA imposed major penalties. The Times says the investigation is in its earliest stages and at least one subpoena has been issued.
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Context & caveats
- The reported investigation does not establish criminal wrongdoing. Prosecutors, the Clippers and the NBA did not immediately respond to ESPN's requests for comment.
Why this made the edition
A reported criminal investigation materially escalates the Clippers' salary-cap case beyond league discipline and is the strongest current development supplied.
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