The Brief An investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers improperly compensated Kawhi Leonard to circumvent the NBA salary cap could extend into next year. Both Leonard and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer have denied any wrongdoing regarding the alleged $28 million endorsement deal with Aspiration Partners Inc.An investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers paid Kawhi Leonard under the table to evade the league’s salary cap could go into next year, ESPN reported Wednesday. PREVIOUS COVERAGE:The backstory:The investigation began nearly 10 months ago after a report from Pablo Torre alleged Clippers owner Steve Ballmer attempted to evade the salary cap by having Leonard sign an alleged fraudulent $28 million endorsement deal with Aspiration Partners Inc. The report alleged the two-time NBA Finals MVP signed the endorsement deal with no obligations to do any work, which was subsequently labeled a "no-show job." The firm also once had a 23-year endorsement deal worth $300 million with the Clippers.