# @playoffculture on Instagram - **Type:** Image - **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DcJlCvIFdWd - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69342044-playoffculture-instagram - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/cc635b2bbd.jpg - **Posted:** 2026-08-17T17:30:35.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** Playoff Culture (@playoffculture) β€” https://gondola.cc/playoffculture ## Caption πŠπ€π–π‡πˆ π‹π„πŽππ€π‘πƒ πˆπππŽπ‚π„ππ“ 𝐀𝐍𝐃 π‘π„π€πƒπ˜ π“πŽ π’πˆπ†π π‘π€ππ“πŽπ‘π’ πŸ¦–πŸ”’ [Kawhi Leonard has a 96% chance of joining the Toronto Raptors on kalshi] The NBA has officially found no evidence that Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money to superstar Kawhi Leonard through team sponsors to circumvent the salary cap. Following an exhaustive eleven month investigation led by law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, league investigators determined that the severe allegations of illicit off the books compensation could not be substantiated. This outcome provides massive relief for Leonard, clearing his name from the most damaging claims of salary cap circumvention. While the league continues to examine minor procedural questions regarding whether introducing players to corporate partners violates standard protocols, both sides are already discussing a formal resolution. The Clippers maintained throughout the process that making business introductions is standard practice across professional sports and does not constitute cap manipulation. With the primary allegations of financial wrongdoing dismissed, any potential remaining penalties are expected to be minimal and will not impede Leonard’s standing in the league. This crucial legal breakthrough clears the final hurdle for Leonard’s blockbuster return to the Toronto Raptors. The trade had been temporarily placed on hold while Toronto waited for the league to conclude its investigation and clarify any potential disciplinary risks. With the two time Finals MVP fully exonerated from the central violations, both front offices are now operating with complete confidence to finalize the deal, setting the stage for an emotional championship reunion in Canada. #kawhi #kawhileonard #raptors #canada #toronto ## Stats - **Views:** 0 - **Likes:** 5,737 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 37 ## Tags toronto, raptors, kawhileonard, kawhi, canada --- Copyright (c) Gondola