In the US, the Los Angeles Clippers are under federal investigation for their dealings with Kawhi Leonard. This follows severe penalties from the NBA for salary cap violations, including a $30 million fine and the loss of five first-round draft picks. The investigation, led by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Brooklyn, is focused on alleged 'no-show' endorsement deals. The Clippers have denied wrongdoing and are preparing to challenge the NBA's findings.
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