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NBA Investigates Clippers-Aspiration Deal Amid Bankruptcy Concerns

10/14/2025

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The NBA approved a 23-year, $300 million sponsorship deal between the Los Angeles Clippers and Aspiration in September 2021, which included a jersey patch requiring league approval.
The partnership drew scrutiny after Aspiration signed a $28 million endorsement deal with Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, raising salary cap violation concerns.
In 2024, Aspiration faced a federal investigation for misleading customers and declared bankruptcy in March 2025, with $30 million owed to the Clippers.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver stated the league is investigating potential salary cap rule breaches.

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The NBA approved a 23-year, $300 million sponsorship deal between the Los Angeles Clippers and Aspiration in September 2021, which included a jersey patch requiring league approval.
The partnership drew scrutiny after Aspiration signed a $28 million endorsement deal with Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, raising salary cap violation concerns.
In 2024, Aspiration faced a federal investigation for misleading customers and declared bankruptcy in March 2025, with $30 million owed to the Clippers.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver stated the league is investigating potential salary cap rule breaches.