In a move that underscores the NBA’s confidence in its governance process, Commissioner Adam Silver has confirmed that the Los Angeles Clippers will retain hosting rights for the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend, despite an ongoing investigation into a potential salary-cap violation involving Kawhi Leonard and an undisclosed endorsement deal.
The league’s probe reportedly centers on whether certain off-court financial arrangements violated NBA salary regulations. However, Silver emphasized that no evidence so far warrants pulling the marquee event from Los Angeles.
“We believe in due process,” Silver stated during a press briefing. “The Clippers’ organization has worked tirelessly to prepare for this event, and fans deserve to see it happen as planned.”
The All-Star Weekend is set to take place at the Intuit Dome, the Clippers’ newly opened state-of-the-art arena in Inglewood — a symbol of the franchise’s rise and owner Steve Ballmer’s vision to build a lasting legacy.
While the investigation continues, the decision ensures that the city of Los Angeles remains a centerpiece of NBA festivities, promising a spectacle filled with music, celebrity appearances, and world-class basketball talent.
For fans, it’s business as usual — but behind the scenes, the league will be watching closely as the Clippers’ case unfolds.
