Steve Ballmer, owner of the LA Clippers, is under scrutiny for his involvement in a scandal involving Kawhi Leonard's endorsement deal with the now-bankrupt Aspiration. Ballmer claims he was unaware of any salary cap circumvention and made personal investments in Aspiration, despite its failing state. However, new reports reveal further investments made by Ballmer and other Clippers executives close to Leonard's delayed endorsement payments, raising concerns about potential impropriety. The NBA is conducting an investigation, and potential penalties for the Clippers could include fines, draft pick forfeitures, and even the voiding of Leonard's contract.

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