Does the NBA Have an Owner Problem?:
From Steve Ballmer to Mark Walter, NBA owners are having a moment. Just not necessarily a good one. “Every day or every week ...
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Key FactsClippers’ Controversy Over Aspiration Payments and Leonard Deal
Sep 19, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thescore.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thescore.com
- On April 4, 2022, the Clippers sent $32.4 million to Aspiration, coinciding with a $28 million marketing contract for Kawhi Leonard.
- These funds were designated as prepayments for carbon credits linked to making the Intuit Dome arena carbon neutral.
- Aspiration agreed to transfer 400,000 carbon credits to the Clippers by June 30, 2022, the date Leonard's first payment was due.
- The NBA is investigating the Clippers for possible salary cap circumvention involving hidden payments to Leonard; owner Steve Ballmer invested at least $60 million in Aspiration.
Our development agreements for the arena included mandates to buy carbon credits.— The Clippers said in a statement sent to Torre.
Walter's deep pockets could fuel Lakers return to glory: The Lakers have yet to confirm the deal.
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Why Mark Cuban shouldn't be blamed for Mavs' Luka Doncic stunner: Even if Cuban’s no longer calling the shots — or hearing about them ahead of time — the Mavs ...
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Key FactsCuban Denies Role in Dončić Trade Decision
Feb 2, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bleacherreport.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bleacherreport.com
- Mark Cuban stated he was not involved in the decision to trade Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Cuban famously declared in 2020 that he would never trade Dončić, showcasing his loyalty to superstar players.
- Though he remains an alternate governor, Cuban has sold the majority of his stake and no longer controls basketball operations.
- Dončić is one of only three players in NBA history to achieve five All-NBA first-team selections before turning 26.
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