Feb 2, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; LA Clippers coach Tyronn Lue scratches his head after calling a timeout as forward Kawhi Leonard (2) walks past in the first half against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Why is Mark Cuban Defending Clippers Amid Kawhi Leonard Aspiration Investigation?

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Matt Guzman | Last updated Sep 19, 2025 5:59 AM ET

As the LA Clippers continue to be investigated by the NBA, further details from Pablo Torre — the investigative reporter who first brought allegations against Steve Baller, Kawhi Leonard and the team — have emerged.

Torre, after initially reporting that Leonard signed a four-year, $28 million "no-show" deal with environmental start up Aspiration, now claims that the Clippers made a $21 million payment to Aspiration for "carbon credits."

Said payment came two weeks prior to Leonard's first payment, received through a limited liability company registered as "KL2 Aspire." The Clippers, like the other allegations, denied Torre's claim.

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

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