For those within the NBA who believe the Los Angeles Clippers should be punished for an alleged salary cap circumvention with Kawhi Leonard, they are citing that there is enough circumstantial evidence already established to do so, reports Jake Fischer. On Page 341 of the league's newest Collective Bargaining Agreement under Article XIII titled "Circumvention," punishment can … [Read more...] about Rival Execs Argue ‘Circumstantial Evidence’, Above ‘Fair Market Value’ Terms Implicate Clippers
Kawhi Leonard’s Camp Asked Raptors For No-Show Endorsement Deal, Equity
During Kawhi Leonard's 2019 free agency, his uncle Dennis Robertson made demands to the Toronto Raptors that line up almost perfectly with the terms of the star player's endorsement deal with Aspiration, sources tell Bruce Arthur of The Toronto Star. Robertson reportedly requested that the Raptors trade for Paul George plus give them an ownership stake in the Toronto Maple … [Read more...] about Kawhi Leonard’s Camp Asked Raptors For No-Show Endorsement Deal, Equity
Rival Execs Contend Kawhi Leonard’s Aspiration Endorsement Deal ‘Does Not Happen’
Multiple rival executives that spoke with The Athletic and indicated that endorsement deals like the one Kawhi Leonard had with Los Angeles Clippers' team sponsor Aspiration are not common around the NBA. "This (sort of endorsement deal) does not happen," one long-tenured general manager said of the nature of this arrangement. "I've never seen it," said another executive. When … [Read more...] about Rival Execs Contend Kawhi Leonard’s Aspiration Endorsement Deal ‘Does Not Happen’
Lakers Willing To Acquire Player With Money Beyond 2025-26
The Los Angeles Lakers operated in free agency with reservations about adding contract that extend beyond the 2025-26 season, but that reluctance has "thawed somewhat," according to Marc Stein. The Lakers are specifically looking for an upgrade on the wing in the form of a two-way player who can raise their ceiling in the short-term. Andrew Wiggins is the type of player who … [Read more...] about Lakers Willing To Acquire Player With Money Beyond 2025-26
Aspiration Bid More Than Double Intuit For Clippers’ Arena Naming Rights
The Los Angeles Clippers received a bid from Aspiration for naming rights to their new arena worth nearly double that Intuit eventually paid, which was $550 million over 23 years. The Clippers decided to move forward with the offer from Intuit as they were the most established company. Aspiration instead executed a jersey patch sponsorship with the Clippers and other … [Read more...] about Aspiration Bid More Than Double Intuit For Clippers’ Arena Naming Rights