NBA investigated Kawhi Leonard's uncle, Dennis Robertson, for asking for impermissible benefits, per report
Kawhi Leonard's free agency was one of the wildest in recent memory. While his camp stayed quiet, rumors suggested that the Los Angeles Lakers had emerged as the heavy favorites. A return flight to Toronto to meet with the Raptors suggested that his old team had found its way back into the mix. But after almost a week without hearing a peep, Leonard signed with the Los Angeles Clippers, bringing Paul George with him in one of the most stunning coups in NBA history. Now, it seems, some of the parties involved aren't happy with how Leonard's free agency was conducted.
Their complaints boil down to one man
Dennis Robertson. Leonard's uncle, Robertson has long served as one of his closest advisors. The NBA, however, conducted a formal investigation into his conduct on Leonard's behalf after he signed with the Clippers, Sam Amick of The Athletic reports. He was not found to have committed any violations, but the league is reportedly ready to reopen the investigation if new information comes to light.
The NBA has strict rules
on what teams are allowed to give players, and what would circumvent the salary cap. In short, financial benefits exceeding the value of a contract are illegal. Robertson, however, reportedly "asked team officials for part ownership of the team, a private plane that would be available at all times, a house and — last but certainly not least — a guaranteed amount of off-court endorsement money that they could expect if Leonard played for their team."
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