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It has been a tough road for Kawhi Leonard, who has spent much of the regular season recovering from multiple injuries. The 2014 Finals MVP has been absent from the Spurs starting lineup since the Western Conference Finals, where Leonard went down with an ankle injury as stepping on the foot of Warriors center Zaza […]

To say that Kawhi Leonard’s season has not gone according to plan is definitely an understatement. After missing all but nine games this season due to a right quad tendinopathy, he was listed as out indefinitely, and even head coach Gregg Popovich believed that he wouldn’t be able to return to action for the remainder […]

The retirement of the San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan two seasons ago brought to a close the greatest era of basketball for the franchise. Duncan’s retirement not only closed out his career but the Spurs’ “Duncan Era” of basketball also. The power forward presided over five NBA championships for the Spurs, winning Finals MVP in […]

Kawhi Leonard built his reputation as one of the most dynamic players in the league. The two-time Defensive of the Year award recipient and the winner of the 2014 Finals MVP award, Leonard has been revered as the best two-way player in the league. This season, however, Leonard has missed much of the regular season […]

The season of constant suffering from the injury bug will continue for the San Antonio Spurs (37-27) for tomorrow night’s nationally-televised game against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. According to a tweet earlier today from Spurs beat reporter Michael C. Wright of ESPN, San Antonio has confirmed that they indeed will be without star forward […]

Kawhi Leonard announced he’s near a return today and dispelled any rumors of a conflict with the San Antonio Spurs, even expressing his desire to retire with this organization. While the 26-year-old remained noncommittal to a return date, he said he should return “soon,” but according to ESPN’s Michael C. Wright, Leonard is “close” to coming […]

Kawhi Leonard recently expressed his willingness to come back to action this season and along with it was his denial of any friction between him and the San Antonio Spurs. “Everything was done as a group,” Leonard said of him seeking second opinions, according to Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News. “I don’t feel […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard expressed his intent to return to the court this season, after suffering several setbacks in his recovery from a quad injury, according to Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News. Leonard had returned for nine games prior after suffering his initial injury in the Western Conference Finals after a […]

Tim Duncan retired two years ago. It was an event marked for its importance in Spurs and NBA history. Yet, only now are the San Antonio Spurs and the basketball world coming to grips with its significance. The Spurs’ way, as we have come to know it, retired with Tim Duncan. After a 116-112 loss to […]

On the court, Kawhi Leonard hasn’t had much success this season, because of all the time he has missed with injuries, and off the court, he doesn’t seem to be doing much better. Leonard already has an agreement with the Jordan Brand on a shoe and apparel deal, but it sounds like an extension of […]

It has been a trying year for the San Antonio Spurs on and off the court. One of the biggest issues they have had has been the injuries. It started with Kawhi Leonard who is dealing with tendinopathy in the right quadriceps that has limited him to only nine games. He has been cleared to return […]

After San Antonio Spurs star power forward LaMarcus Aldridge went down with a sprained ankle during the second quarter of Wednesday night’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, there was doubt as to when exactly he would return. Luckily, Spurs veteran point guard Tony Parker told Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News that he […]

Things have simply not been going very well for the San Antonio Spurs (36-26) as of late. During last night’s 121-116 loss to the surging New Orleans Pelicans at AT&T Center, the Spurs had their luck get even worse with injuries this season when All-Star power forward LaMarcus Aldridge was unable to return for the […]

Kawhi Leonard’s quad injury (diagnosed as a quadriceps tendinopathy) has become a bit dramatic for the buttoned-up Spurs franchise. There have been multiple changes in his timetable for return and Coach Pop has openly been stumped about when he will actually return. Since his initial injury in last season’s Western Conference Finals, the Spurs have […]

The San Antonio Spurs have managed to under-perform the entire regular season, which is unusual for an organization that has established a winning culture since head coach Gregg Popovich first took over as coach in 1997. The Spurs are currently fourth place in the Western Conference. That isn’t a bad place to be, but it’s […]

There is a lot of talk around the league right now about the San Antonio Spurs. They have a huge few weeks coming up, that could go as far as deciding the future of their franchise. Their star player Kawhi Leonard may or may not return this season, with reports over the past few days […]

Challengers out West appear to be falling away one by one, leaving the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets clear of everyone else and looking likely to meet in the Western Conference final.  They look to have superior lineups right now, and with other teams having problems they need to deal with, the Warriors and […]

San Antonio Spurs star forward Kawhi Leonard has returned to the team after getting a second opinion on his quadriceps injury, opening up a potential March return, according to Michael C. Wright of ESPN. The 26-year-old is looking to resume basketball activities with the team this week, in hopes to gear up for a potential […]

During Friday’s episode of The Woj Pod, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne laid out the reasons why there could be a rift forming between the San Antonio Spurs and their star forward Kawhi Leonard. As most hoops fans know, Leonard, 26, has been out of commission for most of this season due to an […]

The reported rift between the San Antonio Spurs and their franchise star, Kawhi Leonard, has been a complete mystery, showing no signs of clarity. The organization has refuted any divide between them and their cornerstone player, while reports of disagreements, lack of trust, and frustration regarding his injury have made the 6-foot-7 forward distance himself […]

It has been reported that the relationship between Kawhi Leonard, Gregg Popovich, and the San Antonio Spurs has been rocky at best, and we have now reached the point where Popovich won’t even answer a question about him. “This is the last 23 games of the season. It doesn’t do any good to be wishing […]

The reported rift between Kawhi Leonard and the San Antonio Spurs took a different turn, as rumors surrounding his uncle and business manager, Dennis Robertson, inferred that he had taken part in the tension between the two parties. Robertson categorically denied the allegations, saying the story was the furthest from the truth. “Dennis called me, […]

The San Antonio Spurs and their star, Kawhi Leonard, are at odds over how his injury has been handled. It was reported that Leonard has been cleared to play, but he wanted to get a second opinion. The bad news is that he seems to have chosen to stay out. Gregg Popovich recently came out […]

If you think the issues behind Kawhi Leonard’s disappearance from the San Antonio Spurs lineup is weird, it’s become even more bizarre with his uncle allegedly involved behind the scenes. “Allegedly” because though Dennis Robertson, Leonard’s uncle, and business manager, has denied the earlier report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Michael C. Wright, Stephen A. […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard is one of the most mild-mannered superstars in the NBA. He’s quiet and he’s usually to himself most of the time Head coach Gregg Popovich has repeatedly praised Leonard for his hard work over the years, and he is without of doubt one of Popovich’s favorite players. In 2014, […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich caught headlines today when he said that he would be surprised if Kawhi Leonard returned to play this season. Now a report has come out indicating that Leonard has in fact been cleared medically to return, but instead he has decided to seek out a second opinion on […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich dropped a bomb fresh out of the All-Star break, claiming he’d be surprised if his superstar, Kawhi Leonard, returned this season, according to Michael C. Wright of ESPN. Leonard was shut down indefinitely after playing nine games with the team, still bothered by a nagging right quadriceps injury […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ franchise man, or hand, in forward Kawhi Leonard has only played nine games this season due to an ankle and quadriceps injury. He was listed as “out indefinitely” last January 17th and there are no signs if he can come back for the playoffs or not. As something that’s almost unheard of […]

The trade deadline is almost upon us, and teams are beginning to formulate a plan of attack for this Thursday. The first question that needs answering is a simple one; to trade or not to trade? Many teams will be thinking about this right now, and it is fair to say that some may not […]

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 […]