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NBA调查快船涉嫌通过科怀·伦纳德代言协议规避工资帽
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NBA正在调查洛杉矶快船是否通过科怀·伦纳德与部分由快船老板史蒂夫·鲍尔默资助的Aspiration公司签订的2800万美元代言协议，规避了工资帽规则。
NBA已启动调查，针对洛杉矶快船及其老板史蒂夫·鲍尔默可能通过明星球员科怀·伦纳德与现已破产的环保公司Aspiration签订的2800万美元代言协议，规避联盟工资帽规则的指控。
2021年，伦纳德与Aspiration签订了一份为期四年、价值2800万美元的代言合同。鲍尔默曾向该公司投资5000万美元。报道指出，伦纳德在未进行大量推广活动的情况下收取了相关款项。
Aspiration的联合创始人约瑟夫·桑伯格已对联邦欺诈指控认罪，承认欺骗投资者和贷款人超过2.48亿美元。
快船队否认有任何不当行为。球队在声明中表示：“快船队和史蒂夫·鲍尔默均未规避工资帽。”
NBA总裁亚当·西尔弗强调指控的严重性，称联盟拥有“非常广泛的权力”来处理潜在违规行为。NBA已聘请律师事务所Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz进行独立调查。
如果调查发现快船违反了工资帽规定，球队可能面临严厉处罚，包括罚款、失去选秀权或取消伦纳德的合同。
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The NBA has initiated an investigation into allegations that the Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer may have circumvented league salary cap rules.
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Kawhi Leonard signed a four-year, $28 million endorsement contract with Aspiration in 2021.
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Reports suggest that Leonard received payments without performing significant promotional activities for the firm.
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Aspiration's co-founder, Joseph Sanberg, has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges, admitting to defrauding investors and lenders of over $248 million.
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver emphasized the seriousness of the allegations, stating that the league has 'very broad powers' to address potential violations.
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The NBA has retained the law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz to conduct an independent investigation into the matter.
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If the investigation finds that the Clippers violated salary cap regulations, the team could face substantial penalties, including fines, loss of draft picks, or the voiding of Leonard's contract.
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