NBA has launched an investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers following reports of a potential salary cap circumvention. Allegedly, Leonard signed a $28 million endorsement deal with Aspiration, a fintech company, around the same time Clippers owner Steve Ballmer invested heavily in the firm.
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