Investigation finds Clippers executives misrepresented their role in Leonard endorsement deal

The probe determined that the Clippers did more than merely introduce Leonard to Aspiration. They suggested an endorsement contract, enlisted a business agent to structure it, shared proposed terms, offered input, and kept communicating with both parties. Ballmer's account was judged at best inaccurate, while Zucker's was found to be clearly false. The findings highlight the team's active participation in the deal's negotiation.