NBA interviews Ballmer, Leonard in Clippers-Aspiration investigation
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 2:06 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The NBA has conducted interviews with Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, star Kawhi Leonard, and Leonard's adviser 'Uncle Dennis' Robertson as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged salary-cap circumvention. This follows a September report indicating that Leonard was reportedly paid $28 million through a no-show marketing deal connected to Aspiration, a company in which Ballmer invested. Commissioner Adam Silver remarked that it is time to conclude the investigation, which has been pending for nine months. The independent firm leading the investigation is expected to present its findings soon, which will inform potential disciplinary actions from the league.
- •NBA interviews conducted amid ongoing investigation into Clippers.
- •Allegations involve $28 million deal linked to Kawhi Leonard.
- •Commissioner Silver emphasizes need for timely conclusion to probe.
- •Ballmer denies wrongdoing and claims he was misled by Aspiration.
- •Investigation has been active for nine months since initial allegations.
- 2:06 AMhoopsrumors.com — Latest On Clippers Investigation - Hoops Rumors
- 10:43 PMYahoo Sports — Report: NBA has interviewed Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard, 'Uncle Dennis' in ongoing Clippers-Aspiration probe
"News of the interviews drops two days after commissioner Adam Silver acknowledged that it's time for the NBA to "wrap this up."
"Kawhi Leonard and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer have reportedly been interviewed as part of the lengthy investigation.
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External links- hoopsrumors.comJun 6, 2026, 2:06 AMLatest On Clippers Investigation - Hoops Rumors
Kawhi Leonard and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer have reportedly been interviewed as part of the lengthy investigation.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 10:43 PMReport: NBA has interviewed Steve Ballmer, Kawhi Leonard, 'Uncle Dennis' in ongoing Clippers-Aspiration probe
News of the interviews drops two days after commissioner Adam Silver acknowledged that it's time for the NBA to "wrap this up."
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