Summary
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed that the All-Star Game will not be moved from its planned location at the Clippers' home in Inglewood, despite a current investigation involving Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers. The investigation is about allegations that the Clippers paid Leonard $28 million for a "no-show" job to get around NBA salary rules.
Key Facts
- The All-Star Game will still happen at the Clippers' Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
- The NBA is investigating claims that the Clippers paid Kawhi Leonard $28 million through a company for a fake job.
- This arrangement could violate NBA salary cap rules, which are rules to limit team spending.
- Possible penalties include fines up to $7.5 million if the Clippers broke these rules.
- Kawhi Leonard has struggled with injuries, playing in only 56% of games since joining the Clippers.
- The Clippers’ season starts on October 22 against the Utah Jazz.
- The NBA investigation is ongoing and doesn't have a set end date.
