Adam Silver: Raptors, Clippers Entered Kawhi Leonard Trade Knowing Probe Was Ongoing

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Adam Silver: Raptors, Clippers Entered Kawhi Leonard Trade Knowing Probe Was Ongoing

Silver said both the Raptors and Clippers were fully aware of the ongoing Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration investigation before agreeing to the trade. "The issues were well known to the teams," Silver said. “I don't think any of this information should've been a surprise to anyone involved." Silver stated that pausing the deal was a decision made by the teams—not the NBA.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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