Kawhi Leonard Says He Acted In 'Good Faith', Ready For Raptors' Return 'With A Clean Slate'

The useful part

Kawhi Leonard issued a statement Wednesday through his new agent, Harrison Gaines, responding to the findings of the NBA's investigation into salary cap circumvention violations involving Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers. June and that trade is now expected to become official with the NBA's investigation complete. "Integrity and respect for this game are fundamental to who I am," said Leonard.

How it works

• "I accept full responsibility for lapses in judgment by people within my inner circle and regret the distraction this situation has caused the fans and my family.
• "I entered into my contract with the Clippers as well as the agreements in question in good faith, fully committed to fulfilling my obligations and with no knowledge of any intent on anyone's part to...
• "For 15 years, my priority has been giving everything to my family, the game, and those I share the court with.

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The league found that Leonard, through the conduct of his then-business manager, Dennis Robertson, pressured the Clippers to help him obtain off-court income opportunities and failed to reimburse the team for personal expenses paid on his behalf. As part of the penalties, Leonard is required to pay the league $700,000.