Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, owner Steve Ballmer interviewed for role in Aspiration scandal
Kawhi Leonard and Steve Ballmer are being investigated in connection with the Aspiration scandal. The NBA's investigation follows allegations of improper financial dealings involving Leonard's endorsement deal and Ballmer's investments. Both have denied any wrongdoing as the investigation progresses.
- ▪Kawhi Leonard and his uncle Dennis Robertson have been interviewed as part of the investigation.
- ▪Steve Ballmer's company, Aspiration, is accused of receiving a $50 million investment from his personal LLC.
- ▪The NBA commissioner stated that the investigation is nearing completion but did not provide a specific timeline.
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NBA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, owner Steve Ballmer interviewed for role in Aspiration scandal By Thomas L. Murray Published June 5, 2026, 7:02 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google NBA investigator interviews have begun for Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard and his uncle and business adviser, Dennis Robertson, per ESPN. Leonard, Robertson, and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer are under investigation after a series of podcasts from the show “Pablo Torre Finds Out” revealed Ballmer’s company, Aspirtation, was accused of receiving a $50 million investment from his personal LLC in September, 2021.
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