The NBA is investigating allegations that the Los Angeles Clippers, owned by Steve Ballmer, engaged in salary cap circumvention related to Kawhi Leonard's endorsement deal, raising concerns about league rules enforcement and potential penalties such as fines or draft pick losses.
Steve Ballmer defended the Clippers amid allegations of salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard and Aspiration, claiming no malfeasance occurred due to timeline discrepancies, while investigations continue.
The NBA is investigating a $48 million endorsement deal between Kawhi Leonard and Aspiration, a company that filed for bankruptcy amid fraud allegations, raising questions about potential salary cap circumvention and the integrity of the deal.