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The NBA has concluded its investigation into salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, and the trade sending Dick to Los Angeles is expected to be finalized in the coming days, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Among other punishments, the Clippers were stripped of five first-round picks Wednesday. Furthermore, Leonard was fined $700,000 in restitution for improper benefits. With the findings and penalities being announced, Dick is now expected to officially join the Clippers after spending his first three seasons in the Association with Toronto. The 2023 No. 13 overall pick's production took a hit in 2025-26, during which he averaged 6.0 points and 1.9 rebounds in 14.0 minutes per game across 76 regular-season appearances (one start). The Clippers are set to acquire Dick, Brandon Ingram (heel), two first-round picks, two second-round picks and a first-round pick swap in exchange for Leonard. Dick figures to provide wing depth for Los Angeles in 2026-27, though he'll likely have to compete for playing time with Kobe Sanders, Bradley Beal (hip) and Max Strus.

The NBA has concluded its investigation into salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, and the trade sending Ingram (heel) to Los Angeles is expected to be finalized in the coming days, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Among other punishments, the Clippers were stripped of five first-round picks Wednesday. Additionally, Leonard was fined $700,000 in restitution for improper benefits. However, now that the findings and penalties have been announced, Ingram is expected to officially be traded to the Clippers after averaging 21.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 combined steals-plus-blocks in 33.8 minutes per game across 77 regular-season appearances with the Raptors in 2025-26. He underwent surgery in early May to address ongoing right heel pain, though the issue isn't currently expected to linger into the 2026-27 campaign. The Clippers are set to acquire Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, two second-round picks and a first-round pick swap in exchange for Leonard.

Da Silva ended with nine points (3-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Germany's 96-94 loss to Poland in Tuesday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.

Da Silva has been staying active this offseason ahead of his third NBA season. The Magic more or less maintained the same core from the 2025-26 campaign, positioning da Silva for a bench role at power forward behind Paolo Banchero to begin the year. Da Silva averaged 9.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.9 steals in 24.7 minutes per contest over 77 regular-season games (34 starts) in 2025-26.

Miller ended with four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 FT), five rebounds and one steal in 17 minutes during Spain's 108-106 loss to Greece in Tuesday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.

Miller has remained active this offseason, as he participated in the Las Vegas Summer League with the Clippers before playing for Spain in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. The rookie second-rounder could have a hard time cracking Los Angeles' Opening Night rotation, as Isaiah Jackson, Rui Hachimura and Max Strus are all well-positioned for reserve roles.

Gonzalez ended with four points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one block and one assist in 10 minutes during Spain's 108-106 loss to Greece in Tuesday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.

Gonzalez continues to stay busy this summer, participating in FIBA qualifiers for Spain after joining the Celtics for Summer League earlier this offseason. With Jaylen Brown now on the 76ers, Gonzalez is looking to make an impression for Boston's starting job at shooting guard in favor of Baylor Scheierman.

Leonard has been fined $700,000 in restitution for improper benefits due to his involvement in the Clippers' salary cap circumvention, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

The Clippers were punished harshly by the NBA, including a $30 million fine for Steve Ballmer and the loss of five first-round picks. However, it appears Leonard will be able to suit up for the Raptors on Opening Night after only receiving a monetary punishment. The trade that sent Leonard to Toronto should be finalized soon now that the NBA has closed its investigation. Leonard has one year left on his deal, valued at $50.3 million, but it's likely there will be mutual interest in an extension.

Gobert sat out France's 84-69 win over Sweden in Sunday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.

Gobert did suit up for France's victory over Slovenia on Thursday, so Sunday appeared to be a maintenance-related absence. The veteran center is getting ready for his fifth season with the Timberwolves in 2026-27, and it's plausible that Minnesota will rely even more on Gobert now that big man Naz Reid has been sent to Charlotte in exchange for star point guard LaMelo Ball. Gobert has averaged a double-double and at least one block while shooting no lower than 62 percent from the field in 10 consecutive seasons.

De Larrea ended with nine points (3-5 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 11 minutes during Spain's 108-106 loss to Greece in Tuesday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.

De Larrea made the most of his playing time Tuesday. The rookie first-round pick has parts of six seasons of international playing experience under his belt, but he'll likely require a standout camp to have any chance of challenging the likes of Marcus Sasser, Zaccharie Risacher and Caleb Martin for playing time off the bench with the Mavericks to begin 2026-27.

Alvarado ended with three points (1-9 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and three steals in 33 minutes during Puerto Rico's 80-75 loss to Uruguay in Tuesday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.

Alvarado helped offset a poor shooting performance with a team-high nine dimes Tuesday. The guard declined his $4.5 million player option but negotiated a new three-year contract with the defending-champion Knicks earlier this summer, and he's in line to compete with the likes of Landry Shamet, Miles McBride, Tyler Kolek and Jordan Clarkson for reserve minutes in the backcourt.

Vucevic did not participate in Montenegro's latest FIBA World Cup qualifying window as he turns his focus toward the upcoming NBA season.

The veteran center is preparing for his second stint with the Magic in 2026-27, though he's unlikely to be a full-time starter with Wendell Carter in the fold this time around. Orlando figures to hold a competition for the top center position during training camp this fall, and it wouldn't be surprising if the team took a hot-hand approach between Vucevic and Carter throughout the course of the year. Vucevic can be treated as a late-round flier in fantasy drafts while this situation shakes out.