Federal prosecutors open criminal investigation into the Clippers, report says

DOJ Reportedly Probing LA Clippers Salary Cap Scandal After NBA Suspends Steve Ballmer

It's unclear if the probe will lead to criminal charges but the report comes just a week after the NBA handed down a series of harsh punishments against the Clippers.

NBA: Clippers face federal investigation over Kawhi Leonard salary cap breaches

The Los Angeles Clippers, severely punished last week by the NBA for what the league said were salary cap rules violations involving star forward Kawhi Leonard, are under criminal investigation by federal prosecutors, the New York Times reported Thursday evening.

Clippers Face Criminal Investigation Over Kawhi Leonard Dealings as Justice Department Steps In: Report

Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers saga has taken another unexpected turn. The NBA has already handed down one of the toughest punishments in league history over the team’s dealings with the seven-time All-Star. He was fined $700,000, while the Los Angeles Clippers lost five future draft picks and owner Steve Ballmer received a one-year suspension. Yet the […]

Federal prosecutors open criminal investigation into the Clippers, report says

Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers, according to a report by The New York Times.

Los Angeles Clippers Under Federal Investigation Over Salary Cap Allegations

Federal prosecutors have reportedly launched a criminal investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers over allegations the team skirted the NBA’s salary-cap rules in connection with Kawhi Leonard. The New York Times reports the probe comes after…