1. Trade Parameters & Kicker Waiver
Toronto & Clippers
$171.50M
Default baseline: Raptors pre-existing team salary commitment ($171.5M).
$49.70M
Contract baseline: ~$49.7M base salary without trade bonus inclusion.
$0.00M
Adjust outgoing contracts (e.g. matched trade pieces) to evaluate net cap impact.
“Leonard has completed paperwork to waive his 15% trade kicker worth $7.45 million to facilitate the trade to Toronto, sources said. Toronto is now pressed at the first apron with the trade, per @BobbyMarks42.”
2. Apron Headroom & Thresholds
First Apron Alert
Salary Cap ($140.5M)
Luxury Tax ($170.8M)
1st Apron ($178.7M)
2nd Apron ($189.9M)
Total Toronto Post-Trade
$221.20M
Kicker Financial Savings
$7.45M
Headroom to 1st Apron
-$42.50M
Kawhi Cap Charge
$49.70M
| Cap Element | Amount | CBA Rule Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Base Salary | $49.70M | Direct Player Charge |
| 15% Trade Kicker | Waived ($0.00) | $7.45M Value Foregone |
| Outgoing Matching Salaries | $0.00M | Deducted from Raptors Cap |
| Net Toronto Payroll | $221.20M | Pressed at First Apron |