Kawhi Leonard
January 2026
Leonard returned after missing three games and scored 24 points as the Clippers beat the Lakers 112-104. He slotted back in immediately, continuing a high-scoring run and maintaining a season average cited as a career best through 30 games.
Kobe Sanders
January 2026
Kobe Sanders scored a career-high 20 points in a surprise start as the Clippers beat the Warriors 103-102, stepping in after James Harden was a late scratch. Sanders played 36 minutes, rebounded well, and handled a bigger role with limited extra ballhandling available. Curry scored 27 but fouled out late, while Kawhi Leonard praised Sanders’ aggression and growth
Snoop Dogg
January 2026
Snoop Dogg will debut as an NBA game analyst for NBC Sports during the Clippers vs Warriors broadcast, joining the second half courtside. The appearance is positioned as a special broadcast feature. He will work alongside Reggie Miller and Terry Gannon during a Peacock tripleheader, with the game in Los Angeles aligning with Snoop’s hom
Kawhi Leonard (LA Clippers)
November 2025
Leonard will miss multiple games with an ankle sprain; imaging suggests no long-term damage. He averaged 24.3 points through three appearances before the setback. Availability remains the recurring variable in the Clippers’ early-season continuity. Tyronn Lue will bridge creation by elevating usage for Paul George lineups, leaning on switch-friendly wings and small-small pick-and-rolls. Road-heavy stretch tests depth; minute caps on return likely to manage ramp-up and reduce re-injury risk.
LA Clippers (NBA)
October 2025
The league approved a $300 million jersey-patch sponsorship with Aspiration in 2021. A separate 2022 Kawhi Leonard endorsement with Aspiration is now under investigation for possible salary-cap circumvention. Aspiration later collapsed amid federal probes and bankruptcy.
Wachtell Lipton is leading the league inquiry. Findings could go to a neutral arbitrator who decides whether Adam Silver can levy penalties. Steve Ballmer says he was misled by Aspiration leadership and is cooperating with federal authorities.
Kawhi Leonard (Los Angeles Clippers)
September 2025
Reports suggest the Clippers are no longer building their team around Kawhi Leonard after years of injury frustration. Leonard is expected to play out his contract, which runs until 2027, but not as the franchise’s centerpiece. Leonard has averaged just 53 games per season due to knee issues. An NBA probe into his sponsorship adds pressure. Despite his training push for a full season, executives admit the team is shifting focus away from him as their cornerstone.
Kawhi Leonard (Los Angeles Clippers)
September 2025
Kawhi Leonard faces scrutiny over a $48m endorsement deal with disgraced former Clippers sponsor Aspiration, now under league and DOJ investigation. Stephen A. Smith criticised Leonard for earning money off-court while frequently absent from games due to injuries. Smith argued Leonard takes advantage of guaranteed money without consistently playing. The Clippers forward, already plagued by knee issues since 2017, missed 45 games last season. Smith highlighted the irony of Leonard cashing in through endorsements while struggling with long-term availability.
Kawhi Leonard (LA Clippers)
September 2025
The NBA launched an investigation into Kawhi Leonard’s $28m “no-show” endorsement deal with failed tree-planting firm Aspiration, allegedly linked to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. Documents suggest the deal was designed to skirt salary cap rules. If proven, penalties could include heavy fines, lost draft picks, voided contracts, and suspensions. The Clippers deny wrongdoing, insisting the partnership ended before Aspiration’s collapse.