While I'm not familiar with all the details in the NBA cap system, regardless if he wants to stay or go, I think he gets max contract through a sign and trade. Toronto always tries to be the nice guy to have a good reputation with the rest of the league, though they tend to get back little or nothing. In years past, I thought it was ridiculous, but in this case because those players didn't give you a fair shake and they should have been treated like crap going out. In this case though if Kawhi plays hard, you do him a favor and do a sign and trade for his healthy 1 year service at years end. When all is said and done, I think he'll give them a serious consideration when he gets to know the city and vibe over the course of a year.
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