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Has Steve Ballmer Spoken to Kawhi Leonard Since Aspiration Allegations?
Oct 14, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer reacts in the game against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half at Intuit Dome. Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Has Steve Ballmer Spoken to Kawhi Leonard Since Aspiration Allegations?

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Matt Guzman  |  Last updated Sep 5, 2025 9:24 AM ET

The past 48 hours have been a nightmare for the LA Clippers.

"I don't know why they did what they did," an animated Steve Ballmer said in an exclusive on-air interview with ESPN two days after allegations of a salary cap scheme regarding Kawhi Leonard and environmental start-up Aspiration surfaced Wednesday. "I really don't."

"Any speculation would be crazy," the team's owner added. "These were guys who committed fraud. Look, they conned me! They conned me!"

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Clippers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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