What can lead to the forfeiture of a player's bonuses?

Bonuses in a player's contract can often be contingent upon certain conditions being met, and a breach of contract or misconduct can jeopardize those conditions. Forfeiture of bonuses typically occurs when a player violates specific terms outlined in their contract or engages in conduct that the team deems unacceptable. This could include activities that reflect poorly on the organization, such as legal issues, substance abuse, or failure to adhere to the team's code of conduct.

In cases where a player's actions directly contravene their contractual agreements, the team has the right to enforce the forfeiture of bonuses as a form of accountability. Such breaches affect the player's eligibility for performance-based bonuses, as they reflect a failure to meet the standards or stipulations agreed upon between the player and the team.

While injuries and playing time can indeed have implications on bonuses, they typically don’t lead to forfeiture in the same way that conduct issues or breaches of contract do. A trade to another team may affect a player's contract status, but it doesn't directly cause forfeiture of bonuses unless tied to specific clauses that are breached during the trade.