In a statement to TMZ, which first reported the lawsuit filed by Johnny Wilkes, a representative for West dismissed the allegations. “I deny engaging in any improper conduct in connection with the signing of Kawhi Leonard,” the representative told TMZ. Advertisement“The lawsuit filed by Johnny Wilkes is replete with inaccuracies and the allegations are baseless,” the team said in a statement. The Clippers are fully cooperating with the NBA in its investigation, which is standard when theses types of allegations are made. Leonard agreed to join the team July 5, after the team reached a trade with Oklahoma City to acquire George.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 18, 2020 00:51 UTC