Mark Cuban Backs Ballmer as Clippers Face Kawhi Endorsement Probe
Sept. 3, 2025 — Former Mavericks owner Mark Cuban publicly defended Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer after a podcast report alleged a $28 million endorsement arrangement tied to Kawhi Leonard was used to skirt the NBA salary cap. The report prompted an NBA investigation, a Clippers denial and renewed scrutiny of Aspiration, the startup … Read more