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What Clippers Risk if Kawhi Cap Circumvention Allegations Hold

If proven, NBA rules outline severe penalties. First offense carries a fine of up to $4.5M and forfeiture of a first-round pick. A second offense raises the fine to $5.5M. The league also reserves the right to void any contracts involved, erasing deals tied to violations and punishing executives. There is no precedent because Joe Smith's case involved trade.