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The Clippers-Raptors deal for Kawhi Leonard is frozen in place tonight. The NBA has launched a probe into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap, and until that investigation wraps up, the trade simply does not move forward. Big stakes for both franchises.
Meanwhile in baseball, Aaron Judge heads into the All-Star break with a question mark attached. The three-time American League MVP will have his injured rib imaged during the break, and the Yankees are holding their breath. New York has dropped fourteen of its last eighteen games, and Brian Cashman put it plainly — the storm is upon them, and they need to find a way through it.
On the hardwood, LeBron James is now into his second week of free agency, and the drama is spilling everywhere. Cavaliers fans believe Donovan Mitchell and Max Strus leaked the news that LeBron was leaving the Lakers before it was officially announced. After eight seasons and a championship in Los Angeles, James told owner Jeanie Buss he's moving on, and the league is watching every next move closely.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
