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Golden State defeated the Clippers 126-121 in the Play-In with Stephen Curry and Al Horford delivering late heroics to keep the Warriors’ postseason hopes alive, while a separate report says GS has pursued Kawhi Leonard at the 2026 deadline, potentially opening a path to a new title window as Leonard weighs his future amid hefty 2026-27 salary and Clippers roster changes.
Kawhi Leonard’s 0.4-second jumper gave the Clippers a 114-113 win over the Pacers, but Indiana had two late chances: an inbound turnover off a banked pass and a foul on Bennedict Mathurin, followed by a reset and a final foul on Jay Huff that led to two missed free throws. Leonard finished with 28 points, extending his streak to 50 straight games with at least 20, as the Clippers erased a 24-point first-half deficit to improve to 38-36.
Anthony Edwards powered the USA Stars to a 47-21 victory over the USA Stripes in the NBA All-Star Game final at Intuit Dome, earning MVP after a three-game mini-tournament format that included Stars beating World in overtime in the opener (Scottie Barnes delivered the OT winner) and the Stripes taking the second game on De'Aaron Fox’s buzzer-beater; Kawhi Leonard carried the Stripes with 31 points in the finale, but Edwards capped the night with a late tying 3 to seal the title.
In the 75th NBA All-Star Game at the Intuit Dome, the debut USA vs. World format delivered drama as Victor Wembanyama shone for World and Kawhi Leonard exploded for 31 in Game 3, but Team Stars dominated the Championship to beat Team Stripes 47-21, with Anthony Edwards earning Kia NBA All-Star MVP after totaling 32 points across three games.
Post-deadline, the Indiana Pacers land Ivica Zubac for a package that could push them toward title contention; Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers face a tougher path after trading key pieces; the Warriors move Jonathan Kuminga to clear room for Kristaps Porzingis, reshaping their young core; the Mavericks are labeled losers for an imbalanced roster and uncertain guard play; the Wizards swing for relevance by pairing Trae Young with Anthony Davis in a bold retooling plan; and Shams Charania becomes the butt of league jokes as deadline chaos unfolds.
SB Nation ranks the 2026 All-Star snubs, headlined by Michael Porter Jr.'s omission in the USA vs. The World format, with Kawhi Leonard, Alperen Sengun, Joel Embiid, and James Harden also highlighted as deserving but excluded.
Kawhi Leonard addressed the media for the first time since reports emerged of a questionable endorsement deal involving millions of dollars and potential league violations, denying wrongdoing and dismissing the controversy as old news, while the NBA investigates the matter.
Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers publicly denied any wrongdoing amid an ongoing NBA investigation into a salary cap scandal, with Leonard speaking out at media day.
Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers deny wrongdoing amid allegations of salary cap circumvention related to a 'no-show' endorsement deal with Aspiration, inviting an NBA investigation while asserting confidence in their innocence and focusing on the upcoming season.
The Los Angeles Clippers purchased around $56 million in carbon credits from Aspiration, which may have been used to circumvent salary cap rules related to Kawhi Leonard's payments. The team claims these purchases were part of their environmental efforts, but an investigation into the financial dealings involving owner Steve Ballmer, Leonard, and Aspiration is ongoing, with potential implications for the team and players.
The Los Angeles Clippers are under investigation for potential salary cap circumvention involving investments and endorsements, with possible penalties including fines, draft pick losses, or contract voiding, though the likelihood of voiding Kawhi Leonard's contract appears low.
The Los Angeles Clippers, led by Steve Ballmer, invested $118 million in Aspiration over 18 months, with some funds linked to Kawhi Leonard's endorsement deal and carbon offset projects. The organization denies any salary cap circumvention, and the NBA is investigating the matter.
Several members of the Los Angeles Clippers are considering parting ways with Kawhi Leonard due to his injury history, difficult camp, and recent controversies involving financial misconduct. Leonard, a key player with a history of injuries and limited playoff appearances, is nearing free agency in 2027, and the team is reportedly unhappy with his impact and off-court issues.
The article discusses the Kawhi Leonard contract controversy with Aspiration, highlighting the media's role and misconceptions about who reports such stories, featuring insights from Noah Kulwin on the 'Nothing But Respect' podcast.
Andrei Cherny, co-founder of Aspiration, clarifies that Kawhi Leonard's endorsement contract was not a 'no show' deal and contained extensive obligations, countering claims that Leonard did not perform work for the $28 million endorsement. The controversy involves allegations that the Clippers used a sponsor to funnel extra cash to Leonard to circumvent the salary cap, prompting an NBA investigation. Cherny blames the company's failure on co-founder Joe Sanberg's legal issues, while former executives criticize the endorsement deal as misaligned with Aspiration's strategy.