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Despite the absence of injured stars Kawhi Leonard and Tony Parker the Spurs play well and are 34-20, good for third place in the packed Western Conference. But we kind of expected it. The biggest surprise is Dejounte Murray, a 21-year-old point guard whose all-around contributions have made quite the difference. It’s no secret that […]

Despite a reported clash between the San Antonio Spurs and star forward Kawhi Leonard, the organization was quick to shut down any talks of trading him before they even started, according to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders. Even if the two sides had grown distant over the frustration over a quadriceps injury, it wasn’t enough […]

The reported rift between the San Antonio Spurs and franchise cornerstone Kawhi Leonard has been one of the biggest headlines of the mid-season and according to various reports it has become a real issue despite the closed-quarter operations the organization has been known for. According to a source, Leonard and the Spurs are indeed at […]

With all the hoopla surrounding the strange quadriceps injury that has kept Kawhi Leonard off the basketball floor for most of this season, both the San Antonio Spurs and Leonard’s camp are reportedly frustrated about the situation. They’re so frustrated, in fact, that Leonard has been characterized as being “disconnected” from the team. The story sent […]

Amid the reported turbulence between San Antonio Spurs injured star Kawhi Leonard and the organization, comes a report that indicates the former Finals MVP could have been shopped to the New York Knicks, according to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. The notorious panelist on the popular show First Take reported back on June 23 that the Knicks were interested […]

In a report published by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Michael C. Wright earlier today, news surfaced that Kawhi Leonard’s relationship with the San Antonio Spurs was taking a hit. The story said: “Months of discord centering on elements of treatment, rehabilitation and timetables for return from a right quadriceps injury have had a chilling impact […]

Kawhi Leonard’s relationship with the San Antonio Spurs has been slowly deteriorating as his rehabilitation process has created a “chilling impact” between the star forward and management/the coaching staff, according to a dual report by ESPN’s Michael C. Wright and Adrian Wojnarowski. According to the report, the back-and-forth and uncertainty upon his recovery from a […]

San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard is out again with that pesky right quadricep injury, which already had him sidelined the first three months of the season. After returning for a short time, the Spurs announced Leonard would be out indefinitely with the same injury. But those close to the star forward said his injury […]

One of the disappearing acts in the NBA has been Kawhi Leonard’s absence from the San Antonio Spurs lineup. This has began in the 2017 Western Conference Finals, where Leonard sustained an ankle injury that kept him out for the rest of the series. In the regular season, Leonard has been plagued with a variety […]

Through the first half of the 2017-18 NBA season, the San Antonio Spurs are currently 29-16 and they have played most of these games without Kawhi Leonard. In only nine appearances, Leonard is averaging 16.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 23.3 minutes. As the 26-year-old was looking forward to putting games together in […]

San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard recently came back to action after missing three games with a shoulder strain. He’s been injured much of the season, but when he has played, he’s looked fairly good on the basketball floor. The next step, Leonard says, is for him to figure out a way to have  multiple […]

The San Antonio Spurs are coming off a 93-81 road loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers lasts Thursday, but they can bounce back from that setback tonight against the Denver Nuggets at home. Their chances of beating the Nuggets should get a boost with Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green both expected to […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been without the services of star forward Kawhi Leonard for the last three games to due to a strained left shoulder. Despite that, Leonard has voiced little concern over the injury keeping him out of the mix for an extended period of time, according to Tom Orsborn of the San […]

It has been a rough road back for San Antonio Spurs superstar forward Kawhi Leonard, to say the least. Nearly a month after making his 2017-18 NBA season debut, Leonard has been sidelined with a partial tear in his shoulder. Just as they have all year, San Antonio will be taking a cautious route to […]

The San Antonio Spurs will be severely shorthanded on Sunday versus the Portland Trail Blazers as Kawhi Leonard will not play on the night. He joins Tony Parker and Rudy Gay on the inactive list while Danny Green remains questionable, according to the team’s injury report on their official Twitter account. Danny Green (tightness, left […]

It has been a rough trip back from the quad injury for San Antonio Spurs superstar Kawhi Leonard. However, it seems he has finally turned the corner to getting back to his normal, dominant self. At least, that is how head coach Gregg Popovich feels. Leonard had his best all-around performance in the Spurs’ 103-89 […]

It has been a couple of weeks since San Antonio Spurs star forward Kawhi Leonard made his return from a quadriceps injury. However, Leonard has had to continue to work getting back to form on the court in the first few games that he has played. It is something that the 26-year-old acknowledged that he […]

Since making his return from a quadriceps injury earlier this month, it has been a physical uphill battle for San Antonio Spurs All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard. This has featured him sitting out a couple of games in the process as he gets further acclimated to playing again. According to Paul Garcia of Project Spurs, the […]

San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard will play in just his second game today since returning from an injury that had kept him out for the entire season. That game will be against the Houston Rockets, the team with the best record in the NBA at 22-4. Not the best matchup for a player who […]

Trades spice up the NBA drama. Some have its effect felt instantly. Others have ramifications that aren’t realized until long after the trade itself. These are the parts of trades that weren’t thought much of at the time but eventually went on to have a big presence in the league. 1. Kawhi Leonard for George Hill […]

San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge has had an unexpected resurgence this season. The 32-year-old is back to his old All-Star form, putting up 22.7 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. However, he posted those numbers as the team’s No. 1 offensive option without Kawhi Leonard, who is now back after a long recovery from […]

The highly-anticipated 2017-18 NBA season debut of San Antonio Spurs superstar forward Kawhi Leonard finally came on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, it was spoiled by the Spurs’ 95-89 loss to the lowly Dallas Mavericks. Although Leonard looked extremely healthy during the time he was in, it was clear San Antonio was playing it safe with the return […]

San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard is coming back, and head coach Gregg Popovich has thoughts. After missing the entire season to this point, Leonard is finally slated to play today, albeit on a minutes restriction. The team has done well without him, and Popovic said bringing back into the fold will likely take Leonard […]

At long last, San Antonio Spurs superstar Kawhi Leonard is set to make his much-awaited season debut tonight against the Dallas Mavericks. However, he will be kept on a minutes restriction, according to ESPN’s Michael C. Wright. Leonard has not featured for the Spurs since Game 1 of last year’s Western Conference Finals against the […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been without superstar Kawhi Leonard for the entire season to date as he continues to rehabilitate his quad injury. No head coach wants to lose their star player for such a long time, but Spurs coach Gregg Popovich sees the positives in being without Kawhi for the first couple of […]

The San Antonio Spurs have once again managed to fly under the radar in the 2017-18 NBA season. Despite the absence of superstar forward Kawhi Leonard, the Spurs currently sit at 17-8, good for third place in the powerhouse Western Conference. San Antonio received good news with the two-time Defensive Player of the Year finally expected to […]

The San Antonio Spurs will have to wait just a little longer for Kawhi Leonard to return. After originally thinking Leonard may return on Friday, an update do his status was provided by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard is now targeting his return on Tuesday against Dallas, league sources tell […]

The wait may finally be over. Sources told Jabari Young of the San Antonio Express-News that San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard could make his season debut Friday. According to sources, Leonard participate in a final workout session Thursday. The team will re-evaluate Leonard on Friday. If all goes well, and Leonard feels OK, the […]

As Kawhi Leonard nears a return from a nagging quadriceps injury, the San Antonio Spurs reportedly considered activating him for last night’s game against the Detroit Pistons, according to Mike Finger of The San Antonio Express-News. Head coach Gregg Popovich joked with his usual sarcasm prior to the game, as the local media did its […]

To no surprise, the San Antonio Spurs have been one of the best teams in the league to start the 2017-18 NBA season. Perhaps even more impressive is that they have largely been able to win without veteran point guard Tony Parker and superstar forward Kawhi Leonard. Although Parker has been active since late November, there […]

The San Antonio Spurs have gotten the ball rolling as of late with their third straight win in the first of their back-to-back with the Memphis Grizzlies. The return of veteran point guard Tony Parker has helped further stabilize this otherwise solid unit. However, they could be ready to kick it up a notch soon. […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has admired the way LaMarcus Aldridge has managed to carry this team without two key cogs in Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard, the latter who has yet to play a single game this season with a quad injury. “He’s gotten us through this period of time without Tony […]

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker recently gave promising remarks on Kawhi Leonard’s recovery status. Parker himself had just returned from injury and, during that time, ready to play his very first game of the season and was perhaps a bit too excited. Leonard’s injury seems to teeter on the more mysterious side, seemingly […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night saw something that fans have been anticipating all season long: the return of Tony Parker. Parker finally took the floor again after suffering a quad injury last season that placed him under an extensive rehab. Prior to his return, the four-time champion also […]

Slated to make his return to the court tonight against the Dallas Mavericks, point guard Tony Parker expressed optimism about his teammate Kawhi Leonard and his recovery process moving forward after sharing some rehab sessions with him through his own road back to the hardwood, according to ESPN’s Michael C. Wright. “He looked great,” said […]

The San Antonio Spurs headed into the 2017-18 NBA season without two of their best players. Both Tony Parker and Kawhi Leonard were unable to get on the floor to begin this season’s campaign and have still yet to play a minute on the floor for head coach Gregg Popovich. Fortunately for San Antonio, Parker […]

To begin the 2017-18 NBA season, the San Antonio Spurs are staying afloat with an 11-7 record without Kawhi Leonard and Tony Parker. While there continues to be positive updates about Parker’s return, the same cannot be said for Leonard’s. As the Spurs prepare for the Charlotte Hornets on Nov. 25, Popovich reveals he has […]

The San Antonio Spurs have done an excellent job of staying in the mix as one of the elite teams in the Western Conference, despite the absence of superstar Kawhi Leonard and veteran point guard Tony Parker. Fortunately, they may not have to be without their two-time Defensive Player of the year for much longer. […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich gave an update on when Kawhi Leonard could return to action and finally make his debut for his team this season after missing the team’s first 15 games and counting. Although the legendary coach did not give an exact timetable for the former three-time Defensive Player of the […]