NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirms that the 2026 All-Star Game will remain in Inglewood at the Clippers’ Intuit Dome despite controversy with Kawhi Leonard

The Los Angeles Clippers are under NBA scrutiny following allegations involving superstar Kawhi Leonard and a potential endorsement fraud. According to ESPN’s Pablo Torre, the investigation stems from Leonard’s 2019 signing, shortly after his Finals MVP run with the Toronto Raptors. 

Torre reported that Leonard may have received a $28 million endorsement deal with Aspiration, a tree-planting company allegedly funded by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. Documents obtained by Torre reference “KL2 Aspire LLC,” a Moreno Valley entity connected to Leonard’s initials and jersey number, raising questions about whether the deal was a “no-show job.” While the NBA is examining whether the team attempted to circumvent the salary cap, Torre noted that Leonard publicly referenced Aspiration zero times, unlike other celebrities such as Drake and Robert Downey Jr.

Both Leonard and the Clippers have denied wrongdoing. Leonard claims that allegations will not be a distraction as the team will continue to focus on pursuing a championship alongside veterans James Harden, Chris Paul, and Bradley Beal.

Despite the ongoing investigation, NBA commissioner Adam Silver confirmed that the 2026 All-Star Game will remain in Inglewood at the Clippers’ Intuit Dome. Silver said that the planning and the surrounding activities of the All-Star Game are operating completely independently of the ongoing investigation. Los Angeles continues to position itself as a hub for major sporting events, including the 2026 World Cup, Super Bowl LXI in 2027, and the 2028 Summer Olympics.