Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Kawhi Leonard Accused in Alleged $28M 'No-Show' Deal
Kawhi Leonard, a basketball star, is accused of getting $28 million from a company, Aspiration, funded by the owner of his team.
The deal is called a 'no-show job' because it's alleged he didn't do any work for the money.
It's suspected this was a secret way to pay Leonard more than allowed, possibly breaking NBA rules.
The team owner and the Clippers deny any wrongdoing.
Aspiration, the company involved, filed for bankruptcy.
Kawhi Leonard is accused of a $28 million 'no-show' endorsement deal with Aspiration.
Aspiration, a company funded by Steve Ballmer, the Clippers owner, filed for bankruptcy.
Leonard's deal may have been used to pay him beyond his official contract.
An ex-employee claims the agreement was to 'circumvent the salary cap.'
The Los Angeles Clippers and Steve Ballmer deny any wrongdoing.
- Who
- Kawhi Leonard and Aspiration
- What
- Alleged fraudulent endorsement deal for $28M, raising concerns about salary cap circumvention.
- When
- The deal was before March 2025, when Aspiration filed for bankruptcy
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To potentially circumvent NBA salary cap rules.
Allegations
Denials
Nature of the Deal
Allegations
The deal was a fraudulent 'no-show' arrangement.
Denials
The Los Angeles Clippers and Steve Ballmer deny any wrongdoing.
- Player Involved
- Kawhi Leonard
- Team
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Alleged Payment
- $28 million
- Company Involved
- Aspiration
- Nature of Deal
- No-show endorsement
- Aspiration Status
- Bankrupt
- Link to Clippers
- Aspiration funded by Steve Ballmer
