Yahoo: Investigation of the Xiaoka incident may affect the All-Star Game held at the Clippers home next year

September 4th Yahoo reporter Tom Haberstroh reported and analyzed the impact of the alliance on the investigation of Leonard's Yin-Yang contract incident.

It is reported that the investigation may affect the All-Star Game as the 2026 NBA All-Star Game will be held in February next year at the Clippers’ new home court. Moreover, this All-Star Game is of great significance. This is the first time that NBC has broadcasted the NBA All-Star Game since 2002. To be more complicated, NBC also has the right to broadcast the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. For the NBA, the marketing value of this All-Star Game is very important and can promote the reunion of NBC, Los Angeles and the upcoming 2028 Olympics.

It is reported that if this investigation determines that the Clippers and Leonard have serious violations, the NBA may consider adjusting the arrangements for the 2026 All-Stars, such as changing from the Clippers' new home stadium to the Lakers' home stadium. It is worth mentioning that the NBA did do similar things in 2017. At that time, due to political reasons, the NBA changed the All-Stars from the Hornets to the Pelicans at home. The impact of the 2028 Olympics, Los Angeles and the new copyright agreement partner NBC will shroud the investigation of this incident, which even exceeds basketball.