Clippers, Kawhi, and Cap Violations: A $28 Million Scandal?

Did Steve Ballmer's $50 million investment in a now-bankrupt company lead to a Clippers salary cap scandal? The NBA is investigating a $28 million endorsement deal for Kawhi Leonard tied to Aspiration Fund Adviser, a company under federal fraud investigation. Ballmer denies wrongdoing but admits introducing Leonard to Aspiration, which partnered with the Clippers in a $300 million deal shortly after Leonard's contract extension. With potential penalties including hefty fines, voided contracts, and lost draft picks, the Clippers face serious consequences if the NBA finds cap circumvention.

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