The Latest Breaking News from Aspiration

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.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 30, 2025

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.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 29, 2025

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.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 29, 2025

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.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 16, 2025

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.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 16, 2025

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.

Benzinga · Sep 14, 2025

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.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 13, 2025

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.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 11, 2025

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.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 10, 2025

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.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 9, 2025