The NBA launched an investigation into allegations made against the Los Angeles Clippers and team executive Jerry West involving the signing of superstar Kawhi Leonard in 2019, according to multiple reports. The lawsuit -- filed by Johnny Wilkes -- says West promised him $2.5 million for his help in bringing Leonard to the Clippers, TMZ Sports reported. "I deny engaging in any improper conduct in connection with the signing of Kawhi Leonard," West told the website. The Clippers are fully cooperating with the NBA in its investigation, which is standard when these types of allegations are made. Wilkes promised that he had information that could potentially give the Clippers a huge advantage to land Leonard over other NBA teams, TMZ Sports reported.

Source: Fox News December 18, 2020 02:26 UTC