Steve Ballmer made a second $10 million investment into Aspiration, a failing company linked to Kawhi Leonard's endorsement deal, amid ongoing NBA investigations into potential salary cap circumvention and financial misconduct involving the Clippers and Leonard.
The NBA is investigating the Los Angeles Clippers over allegations that they used a sponsorship deal to circumvent salary cap rules by paying Kawhi Leonard millions of dollars without proper contractual disclosure, which could lead to severe penalties if proven true. The investigation is ongoing, and the league is examining evidence to determine the extent of the alleged misconduct.
Mark Cuban warns that if the allegations against the LA Clippers regarding Kawhi Leonard's endorsement contract are proven true, the team could face severe penalties similar to the Timberwolves' 2000 punishment, potentially ending the Clippers' leadership if found guilty. Cuban supports Steve Ballmer amidst the controversy, though he acknowledges the investigation's outcome remains uncertain.