Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard and his adviser have been interviewed by investigators examining alleged salary cap circumvention involving owner Steve Ballmer.
The NBA hired the law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz last September to look into claims that Ballmer invested $50 million in Aspiration, a green bank, to direct extra money to Leonard. Investigators have also spoken with Ballmer, Clippers executives and former Aspiration executives.
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LeBron James is weighing multiple destinations after declining to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Prediction markets now favor a return to his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers.
The NBA's probe into potential salary cap violations involving Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers has expanded beyond its initial focus. The investigation, which began 10 months ago, now includes additional improper expenses and a possible unreported endorsement deal. This development has delayed resolution of a proposed trade sending Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors.
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The planned trade sending Kawhi Leonard from the Clippers to the Raptors is on hold until the league completes its probe into the forward's sponsorship deal with Aspiration.
Former NBA player Malik Beasley was indicted on federal charges related to illegal sports gambling along with five others, including ex-player Ed Davis. Prosecutors allege the pair coordinated Beasley's on-court performance during the 2023-24 season to benefit bettors. The case stems from an investigation that surfaced publicly one year ago.
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LeBron James remains a free agent nearly a month after opting out of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on June 30. The prolonged decision process has boosted prediction markets while delaying the NBA's 2026-27 schedule. Five teams continue to pursue the 41-year-old star.