The NBA is investigating the Los Angeles Clippers for potentially circumventing salary cap rules. A report alleges the Clippers used a $28 million endorsement deal between Kawhi Leonard and a now-bankrupt company, Aspiration, to indirectly pay Leonard. The Clippers deny any wrongdoing and welcome the investigation. The probe will examine the relationship between Leonard, the Clippers, and Aspiration, which received a significant investment from Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. The NBA could impose penalties if rules were broken, including fines and forfeited draft picks.

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