11 days ago

NBA Investigates Clippers Over Kawhi Leonard’s $28M Aspiration Endorsement

Athletic’s Joe Vardon reported the NBA is investigating Clippers over Leonard’s $28M Aspiration endorsement, examining whether it functioned as salary-cap circumvention. Findings could shape the franchise’s future. Possible penalties include fines up to $7.5M, loss of future draft picks, voiding Kawhi’s contract, or suspensions for front-office members or owner Ballmer, depending on what investigators conclude next, ultimately.