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What Questions Adam Silver Should Address in Kawhi Leonard–Aspiration Scandal, According to Pablo Torre

The NBA commissioner will speak publicly during All-Star weekend, and the Clippers’ alleged cap circumvention should be a priority.

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From FIFA to the LA Clippers, carbon offset scandals are exposing the gap between sports teams’ green promises and reality

If you go to a pro sports event today, there’s a good chance the stadium or arena will be powered at least in part by renewable energy. The team likely takes steps to reduce energy and waste. Some even claim to have net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, meaning any emissions they…

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Steve Ballmer Facing New Lawsuit Related to Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration Scandal

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer faces a lawsuit from 11 investors in Aspiration who allege he used the company to funnel money to Kawhi Leonard to circumvent the NBA salary cap.

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Adam Silver on the Clippers Scandal, NBA Expansion and the Future of Watching Games

The NBA commissioner is juggling a salary cap circumvention investigation, new TV partners, gambling pressures and so much more.

Sports Illustrated

New Report Contradicts Important Steve Ballmer Claim About Kawhi Leonard No-Show Deal

The Wall Street Journal says that the Clippers approached Aspiration about a deal with Kawhi Leonard which contradicts what Steve Ballmer previously said.

Sports Illustrated

Watchdog journalism’s future may lie in the work of independent reporters like Pablo Torre

In September 2025, podcaster Pablo Torre published an investigation alleging that the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers may have used a side deal to skirt the league’s strict salary cap rules. His reporting, aired on multiple episodes of “Pablo Torre Finds Out,” focused on star forward Kawhi Leonard.

The Conversation

Kawhi Leonard Shrugs Off Endorsement Scandal Claims: ‘No Wrongdoing Here’

The Clippers star downplayed questions on media day about a $7 million per year endorsement deal, insisting neither he nor the Clippers violated NBA rules.

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Kawhi Leonard Gives First Public Comments On Clippers Investigation, Aspiration Contract

Kawhi Leonard addressed the NBA investigation into the Clippers for alleged salary cap circumvention and his contract with Aspiration for the first time on Monday.

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Clippers President Issues Statement on Kawhi Leonard Controversy to Open Media Day

Clippers president Lawrence Frank issued a lengthy statement at media day on Monday about the Kawhi Leonard situation.

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Pablo Torre Drops New Stunning Report on Steve Ballmer During Clippers’ Media Day

Torre is back at it again with a new report on Ballmer's alleged role in the Kawhi Leonard scandal.

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Clippers Respond to Pablo Torre Report by Emphasizing Steve Ballmer Was ‘Duped’

Clippers statement says Steve Ballmer was focused on sustainability when he was duped out of millions.

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Pablo Torre Found Millions of Dollars More in ‘Fishy’ Clippers’ Aspiration Investments

Pablo Torre reporting the Clippers sent $118 million to Aspiration over 18 months.

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Mark Cuban Gives Final Blunt Verdict on Pablo Torre's Clippers, Kawhi Leonard Report

Cuban didn't appear impressed by Torre's tell-all report.

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New Pablo Torre Report Questions Adam Silver's Claim About Clippers, Aspiration Deal

Torre brought receipts in response to Silver claiming he knew nothing about the Clippers' Kawhi Leonard endorsement deal with Aspiration.

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Steve Ballmer Had Four-Word Message About NBA Investigation Into Kawhi Leonard Scandal

The Clippers are under investigation by the NBA due to the Kawhi Leonard scandal uncovered by reporter Pablo Torre.

Benzinga

Mark Cuban Stands Up For Steve Ballmer In Clippers Scandal: 'Look, Even Rich Guys Can Be Stupid'

Mark Cuban, the minority owner of Dallas Mavericks, has come forward to defend Steve Ballmer, the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, in a controversy involving the Clippers and their star player, Kawhi Leonard.

Sports Illustrated

New Report Shows Steve Ballmer Invested Additional $10 Million in Aspiration

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer invested an additional $10 million in Aspiration according to a new report by The Athletic. The funding comes after an earlier $50 million sum reportedly invested in the company.

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New Report Shows Clippers Minority Owner’s Alleged Involvement in Kawhi Leonard Deal

Clippers minority owner Dennis Wong made an odd investment in the team's broke sponsor, Pablo Torre claims.

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Adam Silver Issues First Comments on Alleged Phony Endorsements for Kawhi Leonard

Silver addressed allegations from journalist Pablo Torre that the Clippers were involved in arranging back door no-show endorsements for Kawhi Leonard.

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Kawhi Leonard Reportedly Had a ‘Long and Absurd’ List of Demands for Raptors in ‘19

New report claims Kawhi Leonard asked the Raptors for similar no-show endorsements to the one he got in Los Angeles.

Reason

The Kawhi Leonard Scandal Raises the Alarm: Are Salary Caps Fair, or Fiction?

The evidence against Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer, and the Clippers is damning.

Sports Illustrated

Steve Ballmer’s Role in Alleged Kawhi Leonard Scandal Doesn’t Add Up

The $28 million no-show deal raised questions of a salary-cap workaround, but look closer and it seems the Clippers owner and the franchise got scammed.

The Independent UK

Why the NBA is investigating Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers

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Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers and the alleged NBA salary cap circumvention explained

The NBA is investigating whether the LA Clippers circumvented salary cap rules. The Clippers deny the allegations

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Kawhi Leonard's No-Show Job Was Reportedly Worth Nearly Twice as Much Money

Kawhi Leonard also received stocks from Aspiration according to a new report.

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