Overview
- Silver said there is no contemplation of relocating the event, which is set for Feb. 15, 2026 and will air on NBC.
- The league opened its investigation last month after reports of a $28 million endorsement agreement between Leonard and Aspiration, which has since filed for bankruptcy.
- Reporting notes Clippers owner Steve Ballmer invested $50 million in Aspiration, and the team announced a $300 million partnership with the company in 2021.
- If violations are found, penalties can include fines up to $7.5 million, voided contracts, and forfeiture of future draft picks.
- Leonard and the Clippers deny wrongdoing and say they will cooperate, and Silver offered no timetable for the investigation’s completion.