Luka Doncic described his February trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers as shocking and disorienting, admitting he struggled with how to respond to leaving his basketball home. The five-time first-team All-NBA star spoke candidly about the emotional impact of the blockbuster deal that sent him to Los Angeles in exchange for Anthony Davis. Doncic had spent … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic Opens Up About Emotional Impact Of Trade From Mavs To Lakers
Clippers ‘Done Building Around’ Kawhi Leonard
While the Los Angeles Clippers badly wanted to sign Kawhi Leonard during the 2019 offseason, sources tell ESPN that a sense of "fear" began kicking in shortly after they managed to do so based on the price they had to pay in terms of trading for Paul George and the cost of having Leonard as their franchise player. The Clippers were the favorites to win the 2020 NBA … [Read more...] about Clippers ‘Done Building Around’ Kawhi Leonard
Adam Silver Clarifies Prior Knowledge Of Aspiration, Pledges To ‘Get To The Bottom’ Of Allegations
The NBA has launched an investigation into allegations that the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard's $48 million endorsement deal with Aspiration. Adam Silver pledged that the league will "get to the bottom" of the allegations. "I don't know anything about Kawhi's deal," said Silver. "Show, no show. We'll certainly find out." "Yes, this … [Read more...] about Adam Silver Clarifies Prior Knowledge Of Aspiration, Pledges To ‘Get To The Bottom’ Of Allegations
Adam Silver Confirms ‘Burden’ Of Proof On NBA In Kawhi Leonard Probe
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver emphasized the league bears the burden of proof in its investigation of the Los Angeles Clippers' potential salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard's $28 million Aspiration endorsement deal. Aspiration had a $300 million sponsorship deal with the Clippers and touted Steve Ballmer as an investor. The commissioner made clear that fundamental … [Read more...] about Adam Silver Confirms ‘Burden’ Of Proof On NBA In Kawhi Leonard Probe
Kawhi Leonard Received Aspiration Payment Days After Clippers Minority Owner Investment
Los Angeles Clippers minority owner Dennis J. Wong made a nearly $2 million investment in Aspiration in December 2022 just days before the company paid Kawhi Leonard $1.75 million as required through his endorsement contract, according to a new episode of Pablo Torre Finds Out. The payment was made on December 15th, which was the same day the company laid off 20 percent of its … [Read more...] about Kawhi Leonard Received Aspiration Payment Days After Clippers Minority Owner Investment