All articles tagged with #kawhi leonard
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Defector
Kawhi Leonard addressed the media for the first time since reports emerged of a questionable endorsement deal involving millions of dollars and potential league violations, denying wrongdoing and dismissing the controversy as old news, while the NBA investigates the matter.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Washington Post
Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers publicly denied any wrongdoing amid an ongoing NBA investigation into a salary cap scandal, with Leonard speaking out at media day.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC Sports
Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers deny wrongdoing amid allegations of salary cap circumvention related to a 'no-show' endorsement deal with Aspiration, inviting an NBA investigation while asserting confidence in their innocence and focusing on the upcoming season.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Hoops Rumors
The Los Angeles Clippers purchased around $56 million in carbon credits from Aspiration, which may have been used to circumvent salary cap rules related to Kawhi Leonard's payments. The team claims these purchases were part of their environmental efforts, but an investigation into the financial dealings involving owner Steve Ballmer, Leonard, and Aspiration is ongoing, with potential implications for the team and players.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC Sports
The Los Angeles Clippers are under investigation for potential salary cap circumvention involving investments and endorsements, with possible penalties including fines, draft pick losses, or contract voiding, though the likelihood of voiding Kawhi Leonard's contract appears low.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Bleacher Report
The Los Angeles Clippers, led by Steve Ballmer, invested $118 million in Aspiration over 18 months, with some funds linked to Kawhi Leonard's endorsement deal and carbon offset projects. The organization denies any salary cap circumvention, and the NBA is investigating the matter.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Dallas Hoops Journal
Several members of the Los Angeles Clippers are considering parting ways with Kawhi Leonard due to his injury history, difficult camp, and recent controversies involving financial misconduct. Leonard, a key player with a history of injuries and limited playoff appearances, is nearing free agency in 2027, and the team is reportedly unhappy with his impact and off-court issues.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Defector
The article discusses the Kawhi Leonard contract controversy with Aspiration, highlighting the media's role and misconceptions about who reports such stories, featuring insights from Noah Kulwin on the 'Nothing But Respect' podcast.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Hoops Rumors
Andrei Cherny, co-founder of Aspiration, clarifies that Kawhi Leonard's endorsement contract was not a 'no show' deal and contained extensive obligations, countering claims that Leonard did not perform work for the $28 million endorsement. The controversy involves allegations that the Clippers used a sponsor to funnel extra cash to Leonard to circumvent the salary cap, prompting an NBA investigation. Cherny blames the company's failure on co-founder Joe Sanberg's legal issues, while former executives criticize the endorsement deal as misaligned with Aspiration's strategy.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Hoops Rumors
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer made significant investments in the bankrupt company Aspiration, which also involved Kawhi Leonard in a controversial endorsement deal that may have circumvented NBA salary cap rules. The deal included a side stock agreement from Aspiration's co-founder, who recently pleaded guilty to fraud, raising questions about the legitimacy and transparency of Leonard's endorsement and compensation arrangements.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer denied knowledge of a controversial endorsement deal with Kawhi Leonard that allegedly circumvented NBA salary cap rules, and called for an NBA investigation into the matter, which involves a bankrupt company accused of fraud.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC Sports
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.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by New York Post
Steve Ballmer invested nearly $10 million in Aspiration in March 2023 amid an NBA investigation into a no-show endorsement deal allegedly given to Kawhi Leonard, which Aspiration is accused of using to circumvent salary cap rules. The investment followed previous large investments by Ballmer and other Clippers officials, with the league seeking to determine if any impropriety occurred. Ballmer claims he was duped by Aspiration, whose co-founder pleaded guilty to fraud.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Blazer's Edge
The controversy surrounding Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers deepens with allegations of potential salary cap circumvention involving a bankrupt endorsement firm, Aspiration, and suspicious financial transactions linked to Clippers ownership, prompting NBA scrutiny and possible penalties.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Awful Announcing
Bill Simmons suggests that Kawhi Leonard may have been unaware of a no-show endorsement deal linked to the Clippers, possibly arranged by his uncle, raising questions about the involvement and awareness of the player in the scandal.