The Toronto Raptors await the outcome of Kawhi Leonard’s situation with the Los Angeles Clippers, drawing parallels to the Joe Smith case, where the Timberwolves faced penalties for salary circumvention. The Clippers might incur fines and lose draft picks, while Leonard could avoid financial repercussions. Historical precedents in the NHL and NFL suggest similar outcomes for the Clippers. If a suspension occurs, it could range from one to thirty games, although no direct precedent exists for salary circumvention suspensions.
