One of the key figures in the Los Angeles Clippers-Kawhi Leonard “no-show” case the NBA is investigating is Leonard's uncle and advisor.

Kawhi Leonard’s uncle, Dennis Robertson, reportedly wanted the Lakers to give him part ownership of the team, access to a private plane, a house, and guaranteed off-court endorsement money, per @Baxter “Acquiring George was one of several requests made by Leonard and his camp,… pic.twitter.com/mSbNqhMLJK

The biggest story and question in the quietest part of the NBA offseason has been whether Kawhi Leonard made a deal to circumvent the NBA’s salary cap, with knowledge and involvement from Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. The story and allegations were first reported by the “ Pablo Torre Finds Out ” podcast two weeks ago.

The NBA’s toughest punishments could hit Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers, and Steve Ballmer over cap circumvention.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/clippers as Bill Simmons Compares Clippers' Kawhi Leonard Decision to Luka Doncic Trade.

Pablo Torre says several NBA owners are very unhappy that Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard, and the Clippers might get away with their scandal.

So first, it wasn't two players for $20 million and second, it wasn't Riley who rescinded the contract but the NBA, which threatened to fine Riley and the Heat if they did not. Riley insisted they did nothing wrong but ultimately gave in to the NBA's desire after it threatened action against him and his organization.