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A former Aspiration executive reportedly mentioned that there was never any indication of salary-cap violations or efforts to bypass them in Kawhi Leonard's contract.
Golden State could be plotting a major move this offseason The post Warriors Pursuit of Kawhi Leonard Trade Gets Major Update Before Offseason appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Kawhi Leonard is currently involved in an investigation regarding a contract he signed with Aspiration, a company that is backed by Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. It is a complex situation that alleges Leonard signed a deal with Aspiration and took a pay cut on a team-friendly deal to help the franchise save money […] The post NBA agents, NBPA weigh in on Kawhi Leonard’s Aspiration contract amid ongoing investigation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Portland Trail Blazers host the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night in a game that carries significant weight in the Western Conference play-in race. Portland has won seven of their last nine games and have improved to 39-38, just half a game behind the Los Angeles Clippers in the No. 8 seed. They come […] The post Blazers will take notice of Trey Murphy III’s injury status amid Clippers seeding battle appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ESPN's Baxter Holmes reported that Kawhi Leonard's $28M endorsement deal with Aspiration includes a "beliefs clause."
The Los Angeles Lakers have been rolling over the past few weeks, and there’s a good chance that they can finish with the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. Outside of talking about how well they’ve been playing, others are still wondering what the future of LeBron James will be at the end of […] The post Rich Paul drops hammer on all Lakers’ LeBron James future speculation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Golden State Warriors continued their losing ways on Wednesday evening with a blowout home loss at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs. While the Warriors recently learned that Stephen Curry will attempt to make his return to the lineup in the coming days, it’s still been a very disappointing and injury-plagued season in […] The post NBA rumors: Warriors were ‘reasonably close’ to Kawhi Leonard trade before Clippers pulled out appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Los Angeles Clippers Star Kawhi Leonard has not yet been freed from the allegations linking him to a controversial endorsement deal with a now-bankrupt company, Aspiration. The NBA is examining whether team owner Steve Ballmer and the organization used the sponsorship arrangement to maneuver the NBA’s salary cap by funneling extra compensation to Leonard.Over six months […] The post Kawhi Leonard Faces Intense Backlash as New Aspiration Scandal Details Rise appeared first on Heavy Sports.
While the Spurs are riding high after a 127-113 win against the Golden State Warriors, the challenge of facing a formidable Clippers team on short rest poses a big challenge.
Kawhi Leonard injury update: Clippers star is fit, expected to play tonight vs Spurs after Pacers heroics, as Los Angeles prepares for a tough San Antonio challenge.
San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama put on another show Wednesday night, defeating the Golden State Warriors 127-113 at Chase Center. The 7-foot-4 phenom scored 41 points, pulled down 18 rebounds, and blocked three shots, shooting 16-of-22 from the field. This was his fourth 40-point game of the season, the most for a Spurs player […] The post Spurs star Victor Wembanyama closing in on David Robinson’s 31-year-old mark appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Oklahoma City Thunder remain the favorite to win the 2026 NBA championship. They have the likely winner of the 2026 NBA MVP award in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and their roster is getting a cleaner bill of health with each passing day. That is the only uncertain part of the Thunder’s title defense, as a few […] The post Thunder’s dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As the Los Angeles Clippers chase an NBA playoff spot, Kawhi Leonard made a big announcement.
The Portland Trail Blazers traveled to Los Angeles for arguably the biggest game of the season against the LA Clippers on Tuesday night, and they did not disappoint. Deni Avdija, who was named an NBA All-Star for the first time in his NBA career, played like a star in the win and got a much-needed […] The post Deni Avdija sends message to Israeli fans amid strong support in Los Angeles appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Portland Trail Blazers won a big game against the LA Clippers on Tuesday night despite the strong recent play of Kawhi Leonard and Darius Garland coming into the contest. While Deni Avdija was his usual star self, the Blazers got a much-needed boost from Jrue Holiday in the win. Holiday finished the six rebounds, […] The post What Blazers’ Jrue Holiday had to say about Kawhi Leonard, Darius Garland appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Draymond Green had his eyes on a potential move to the Lakers or Clippers when trade rumors heated up at the deadline.
Portland Trail Blazers veteran guard Jrue Holiday had one of his best games in the 2025-26 NBA season on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. That throwback performance served as a reminder that he can still do it at a high level. It also sent a clear message to … The post Jrue Holiday embraces his old man status with a hilarious response to Carmelo Anthony appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Portland Trail Blazers fans are celebrating after Rip City’s 114-104 win over the Los Angeles Clippers shook up the NBA Playoffs picture. But Chicago Bulls fans have an even bigger reason to smile, as it boosted the value of the Blazers’ pick owed to them. This was more than just a win. It marked a […] The post Why Bulls are ecstatic after Blazers’ big win over Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Both the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Clippers may be without multiple key players in Tuesday night's matchup.
Future Hall of Famer LeBron James will soon have to deal with free agency and the possibility of leaving the Lakers. Or will he? The post NBA Rumors: Lakers and LeBron James, Until the End? appeared first on Heavy Sports.
With the end of the 2025-26 regular season around the corner, speculation around the impending free agency of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is quickly gaining steam. Among the chatter, a surprising suitor has emerged: the Lakers’ crosstown rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin and Tim Bontempts, if Kawhi Leonard’s […] The post Clippers Emerge as Surprise LeBron James Free Agent Destination appeared first on Heavy Sports.
We’re back to finish the NBA Tuesday slate of action with another prediction and pick for this Western Conference night-cap. The Portland Trail Blazers (38-38) will visit the Los Angeles Clippers (39-36) in their third meeting of the season, Los Angeles leading 2-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Blazers-Clippers prediction and pick. The Portland Trail […] The post Blazers vs. Clippers prediction, odds, pick – 3/31/2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Much has been made about LeBron James’ future at the Los Angeles Lakers past the current season and the expiry of his player option. While retirement looks unlikely, a number of teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks have been linked to the 41-year-old. However, can the Los Angeles Clippers also sneak […] The post NBA rumors: The long-shot way Kawhi Leonard’s Aspiration scandal could drive LeBron James to Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As the Los Angeles Lakers enter the final stretch of the 2025-26 regular season, a new report suggests LeBron James’ long-term future may remain tied to Southern California. Following a 120-101 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night that improved the Lakers to 49-26, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin and Tim Bontemps outlined multiple potential paths […] The post Lakers rumors: LeBron James’ ‘growing obsession’ that could keep him with LA appeared first on ClutchPoints.
