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NBA Investigates Clippers Over Alleged Kawhi Leonard Cap Violations

4/3/2026

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The NBA is investigating the Los Angeles Clippers for allegedly circumventing salary cap rules in dealings with Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers.
The probe centers on payments to Leonard through a sponsorship with Aspiration, a company linked to owner Steve Ballmer, and has run six months.
The league expects a ruling on potential penalties, including fines or loss of draft picks, after the NBA Finals.

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The NBA is investigating the Los Angeles Clippers for allegedly circumventing salary cap rules in dealings with Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers.
The probe centers on payments to Leonard through a sponsorship with Aspiration, a company linked to owner Steve Ballmer, and has run six months.
The league expects a ruling on potential penalties, including fines or loss of draft picks, after the NBA Finals.