Kawhi Leonard’s reported 2019 free-agency talks with the Los Angeles Lakers have resurfaced while an NBA investigation intensifies scrutiny of Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers and alleged financial arrangements outside his playing contract. The league has not announced any findings, but an older account involving former Lakers owner Jeanie Buss now carries new relevance.
Legion Hoops reported that Leonard and his representatives sought several prohibited incentives from Buss during the 2019 offseason. Buss reportedly told Leonard’s uncle and adviser, Dennis Robertson, that the requests violated the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement, then rejected them.
Jeanie Buss Reportedly Drew the Line During Lakers Talks
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