Joseph Sanberg sentenced, raises concerns for Kawhi Leonard and Clippers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Joseph Sanberg, co-founder of Aspiration, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud involving $248 million. This sentencing brings renewed focus on the Aspiration scandal, which intersects with the NBA's investigation into Kawhi Leonard's reported $28 million endorsement deal with the now-bankrupt financial institution. The NBA is examining whether the deal constituted improper compensation related to Leonard's contract with the LA Clippers. The Clippers and management have denied any wrongdoing as the investigation continues.
- •Sanberg received a 14-year sentence for defrauding investors out of $248 million.
- •Leonard's $28 million deal with Aspiration is under investigation for potential salary-cap violations.
- •Clippers have denied any misconduct linked to the endorsement deal.
- •The NBA continues its review of the situation involving the Clippers and Aspiration.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Aspiration co-founder Joseph Sanberg’s 14-year sentence in $248m scam is worrying for Kawhi Leonard
"Joseph Sanberg’s prison sentence has dragged the Aspiration scandal back into focus at a worrying time for Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers. The legal case is separate from the NBA’s investigation, but the overlap is impossible to ignore.
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