REPORT: NBA’s Probe Into Kawhi Leonard & Clippers Reportedly Goes Far Beyond Shady Aspiration Deal
The Los Angeles Clippers faced an unexpected legal issue this summer. The franchise’s one of the core presences of Kawhi Leonard’s $28 million endorsement scandal made waves across the league. The NBA is investigating the issue, and the complication has added new information lately.
A big part of the case is a $50 million deal with a company called Aspiration, which has a connection to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. However, Ballmer denies all the allegations, but Leonard’s silence fueled speculations among the fans and the league.
The spotlight is on Leonard’s uncle and agent, Dennis Robertson. In 2019, during Leonard’s free agency, he reportedly asked teams for big perks, including a private jet, a house, guaranteed endorsement, and even a share in a team endorsement. These demands were far outside league rules. While the Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors turned down those requests, the Clippers signed Leonard after trading for Paul George.
Kawhi Leonard’s uncle, Dennis Robertson, reportedly wanted the Lakers to give him part ownership of the team, access to a private plane, a house, and guaranteed off-court endorsement money, per @Baxter
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) September 17, 2025
“Acquiring George was one of several requests made by Leonard and his camp,… pic.twitter.com/mSbNqhMLJK
The NBA did not find any proof of illegal perks at that time, but now they have hired a law firm to take another look at all of it. If anything illegal happens, potential actions will be taken against the franchise and Leonard.
NBA Agents Stir Controversy Over Kawhi Leonard’s Illegal Deal
The Clippers are having a tough time with Leonard’s legal scandal. But the strange part is that Leonard never publicly promoted the bankrupt company. The Clippers owner reportedly invested in Aspiration, and most of the money was paid before the company went bankrupt.
NBA agents say the deal looks suspicious. “An outlandish number. Typically, those deals are for somewhere between $500,000 and $1 million, depending on the size of the company, the market, etc.. And you can almost always see their work,” an agent said.
However, some agents called the deal a no-show job because Leonard did not work to get the payment. With the investigation running, the case will take many turns, which may harm the Clippers and Leonard’s mindset ahead of the next season.
REPORT: NBA’s Probe Into Kawhi Leonard & Clippers Reportedly Goes Far Beyond Shady Aspiration Deal
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