The NBA is investigating allegations that the LA Clippers circumvented salary cap rules by facilitating a $28 million deal between star player Kawhi Leonard and now-defunct sustainability firm Aspiration. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer denies any wrongdoing, stating the deals were independent and that he was defrauded by Aspiration. Aspiration's co-founder pleaded guilty to fraud, and Ballmer, who invested $50 million in the company, claims the Clippers introduced Leonard to Aspiration after all team agreements were finalized. The investigation will determine if the Clippers violated NBA rules.

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