ESPN reporter Baxter Holmes wrote an article about Leonard and the Clippers.
It is reported that since Leonard joined the team in 2019, the Clippers and Ballmer have been rigorously investigated by the NBA League office and other NBA executives. According to statistics, the Clippers face two lawsuits involving Leonard's suspected violation of trading rules, one of which is still in progress. The Clippers also were fined at least twice for violating alliance rules involving Leonard. In addition, they have been investigated by the league at least three times, including a recent investigation into Leonard's contract.