In the case of Joe Smith and the Wolves in 2000, his contract was voided and his Bird rights were vacated. Leonard will have to write a sizable check — $700,000 — but will not be suspended, and his contract and Bird rights remain unaffected. The Clippers and the Raptors will be allowed to move forward in their trade process, one league source said. If the
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