The investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers has expanded in scope. Not only has Wachtell Lipton investigated whether there was a possible cap circumvention through a sponsorship deal with Aspiration, but also the possibility of improperly covered expenses by the Clippers for Leonard and a previously unreported endorsement deal with another company.

The Clippers agreed to trade Leonard to the Toronto Raptors in June, but that deal is on hold until the NBA's investigation is complete.

Steve Ballmer and the Clippers have denied any wrongdoing.

"W"‹"‹e don't think that there's a 'there' there," National Basketball Players Association executive director David Kelly said. "It should not take this long in order for something to get wrapped up."

Leonard had an endorsement contract with Aspiration worth $28 million until the company ran into financial issues. Former Aspiration employees that have spoken with The Athletic still do not know definitively whether the deal was intended to bypass the salary cap.

The deal with the Clippers and a relationship with Ballmer was driven by co-founder Joe Sanberg.

Leonard and his uncle, Dennis Robertson, have been interviewed by the Watchtell lawyers.