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The Los Angeles Clippers are under scrutiny following allegations of a $28 million endorsement deal involving Kawhi Leonard and owner Steve Ballmer, purportedly designed to circumvent the NBA’s salary cap. While the Clippers deny wrongdoing, Mark Cuban defends Ballmer, suggesting Aspiration, the company involved, committed fraud. The NBA has launched an investigation into the matter.