Kawhi Leonard is still showing up for the Raptors, even as the NBA investigates

As the NBA’s investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers continues, the former Raptors star has remained a visible presence around Toronto’s organization.

Leonard was seen at the Raptors Summer League game in Las Vegas on Monday, where he showed support for the organization’s young players. He also appeared at Kyle Lowry’s retirement announcement, showing the lasting relationships he built during his time in Toronto in 2019.

Leonard’s past with the Toronto Raptors has been one of the most memorable moments in franchise history. He helped lead the Raptors to its first NBA championship in 2019, giving out one of the most talked about playoff runs ever.

While the forward continues to maintain a positive relationship with the Toronto Raptors, the NBA is still investigating allegations involving the Clippers and a possible salary-cap circumvention issue connected to a sponsorship agreement with Aspiration.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressed the investigation Tuesday, saying he believes the independent process, its conclusions and any potential penalties can be completed before the start of the upcoming season.

Leonard’s appearances around the Raptors organization underscore the relationship he has maintained with the franchise since helping deliver its first NBA championship in 2019. 

While he has spent the past several seasons with the Clippers, he has continued to attend Raptors-related events, including Kyle Lowry’s retirement announcement and the team’s Summer League game in Las Vegas.

The NBA has not announced a timeline for its final decision, though Commissioner Adam Silver said this week he expects the investigation and any resulting action to be completed before the start of the upcoming season.