Pablo Torre says Kawhi Leonard landed $28M endorsement to dodge NBA salary cap
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Sports journalist Pablo Torre alleged on September 3, 2025, that Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard secured a $28 million endorsement deal crafted to sidestep the NBA’s salary-cap restrictions.
Torre’s claim, reported by the New York Post, contends that the agreement was structured to provide Leonard with additional income beyond what league rules permit teams to pay players under the cap.
No details about the sponsor or the timing of the contract were released. The NBA has not commented on the allegation, and representatives for Leonard and the Clippers have yet to respond publicly.
Source: New York Post
