How Kawhi Leonard escaped NBA’s hammer in Clippers scandal

The Clippers received one of the harshest punishments in NBA history.Kawhi Leonard did not. Despite being found in violation of the same salary-cap rules, he escaped with comparatively little damage.Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard responds to questions during NBA Finals press conferences at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada, Sunday, June 9, 2019. EPAThat contrast has become the biggest question following the league’s salary-cap circumvention ruling, which cost Los Angeles five firs