Sam Amick breaks down the Kawhi Leonard-Clippers situation

As the quiet, dead period of the NBA offseason comes to a close, Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers have injected a shot of drama into the fold as training camp nears.

The Athletic‘s Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to share his insight on the allegations that Kawhi Leonard “received a multimillion-dollar no-work contract with a now-bankrupt environmental company as a form of payment to circumvent the NBA’s salary rules,” per reporter Pablo Torre.

Could Leonard and the Clippers face punishment? Will Los Angeles lose draft picks?

Be sure to check out the entire interview with Sam Amick on the Sactown Sports 1140 YouTube page.

Topics Discussed: Kawhi Leonard, Clippers & more

• Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers are under fire for potential salary cap evasion.
• Sam shares thoughts on the allegations and contemplates what could happen next for Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers.
• Are other teams conducting similar corner-cutting moves with their star players?
• Sam says he’s heard several possibilities regarding the Clippers’ potential punishment, including the loss of draft picks and other financial penalties.
• The Boston Sports Journal reports that Kawhi Leonard may have received up to $48 million in his “endorsement deal” with the Clippers.

Listen to The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross from 6 – 10 a.m. PST, Monday through Friday, on Sactown Sports 1140.

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More Kings content from Sactown Sports

With new head coach Will Scott set to lead the way, the Stockton Kings announced their 2025-26 G-League schedule on Tuesday.

The defending G-League champions and Sacramento Kings affiliate is expected to feature two-way players Deaqwon Plowden, Dylan Cardwell, and Isaiah Stevens.

Rookies Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud could also make appearances, as Isaac Jones did last season.

Jones is a prime example of the recent success Sacramento and Stockton have cultivated in their developmental system.

Undrafted guard Keon Ellis is the example every team around the league would love to have.

Coach Scott’s Stockton squad will look to continue its success into 2025-26.

Defending Champion Stockton Kings Release 25-26 Schedule

When is the next Sacramento Kings game?

Sacramento Kings preseason basketball is on the way, but we’ll have to wait a bit longer before we see the Beam Team back in action.

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The Kings will open up their preseason slate on Wednesday, October 8th, at home against the Toronto Raptors. You can see the full preseason schedule below.

Sacramento will begin the regular season on Wednesday, October 22nd, in Phoenix before returning home to play its home-opener against the Utah Jazz on Friday, October 24th.

Click here to see the full 2025-26 Sacramento Kings schedule.

Upcoming Sacramento Kings schedule for the 2025-26 season

Preseason

• September TBD – Start of NBA training camps for the 2025-26 season
• Wednesday, October 8th vs. Toronto Raptors – 7 PM PT
• Friday, October 10th @ Portland Trail Blazers – 7 PM PT
• Wednesday, October 15th vs. Los Angeles Clippers – 7 PM PT
• Friday, October 17th @ Los Angeles Lakers – 7 PM PT

Regular Season

• Wednesday, October 22nd – @ Phoenix Suns – 7 PM PT
• Friday, October 24th – vs. Utah Jazz – 7 PM PT
• Sunday, October 26th – vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 6 PM PT
• Tuesday, October 28th – @ Oklahoma City Thunder – 5 PM PT
• Wednesday, October 29th – @ Chicago Bulls – 5 PM PT

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