Clippers Under Federal Criminal Inquiry After NBA Sanctions
Federal prosecutors are investigating allegations that the Los Angeles Clippers arranged off-the-books sponsorship deals to help Kawhi Leonard circumvent the NBA’s salary cap. The inquiry, conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn and also involving the SEC, focuses on undisclosed endorsement agreements, including a $28 million deal with Aspiration Partners. The investigation escalates after the NBA imposed penalties on the Clippers, including fines, draft pick forfeitures, and suspensions, with team executives and owner Steve Ballmer also facing scrutiny. The Clippers deny any wrongdoing, describing the NBA’s investigation as biased, and are considering federal litigation to challenge the sanctions.
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