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The San Antonio Spurs have a major dilemma on their hands with the uncertain future of Kawhi Leonard. For most of the year, there were reports that the 2014 NBA Finals MVP has been unhappy with the Spurs organization, and on Friday afternoon, media members were informed by his camp that he was ready to […]

Yet another twist has developed the San Antonio Spurs dealings with All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard, as he has informed the organization that he wants out. It has now opened up the door for various possibilities to emerge on the trade market over this upcoming offseason. Although Leonard’s perceived preference to land with the Los Angeles […]

If you think the Golden State Warriors were already absurd, what if they added both Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis to the roster? Wait. Hold on. Don’t close this tab yet. The 500-word piece on why Old Forge (PA) pizza is actually better than New York pizza can wait a minute. Anyway, with news coming […]

The previously reported meeting between San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard and head coach Gregg Popovich has yet to take place. Despite Leonard, Popovich, and former franchise star Tim Duncan rumored to all be in New York City — the two parties have yet to meet, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. “Leonard has communicated with […]

The Boston Celtics will try their hand at trading for San Antonio Spurs estranged star Kawhi Leonard once again. The Celtics had called the Spurs with a trade offer prior to the deadline, getting no counter-proposal from the organization, as they attempted to iron out their issues internally, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Leonard reportedly […]

Following a rumored meeting with head coach Gregg Popovich and apparently former franchise star Tim Duncan, forward Kawhi Leonard hasn’t been able to hash out his differences with the organization, now likely seeking a trade. While a five-year, $219 million extension seems like a lot to pass on, Leonard does not seemed concern to miss out […]

It is now being reported that the Sacramento Kings may eye Kawhi Leonard through a potential trade with the San Antonio Spurs. For the opposite of initiated, on Friday huge news was reported that Kawhi Leonard wanted out of dodge, which is a fancy way of saying he wanted to be traded from the San […]

The recent revelation that Kawhi Leonard is looking for a way to get out of the San Antonio Spurs has brought forward an onslaught of teams preparing a package to offer for the injured star. While many can offer a lot more than what the New York Knicks can, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley, those […]

San Antonio Spurs star forward Kawhi Leonard reportedly wants out of the franchise, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. The ace defensive small forward’s camp is now in the process of seeking a trade, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. A Los Angeles native, Leonard is likely to set his sight on his hometown Lakers, […]

Like most other NBA teams, the San Antonio Spurs are looking forward to next week’s 2018 NBA Draft as an opportunity to shore up their lineup. The Spurs own the No. 22 pick in the first round and are still in the process of reviewing their options. According to sources of Jabari Young of the […]

San Antonio Spurs icon Tim Duncan flew to New York City on Tuesday morning, coincidentally to potentially meet with head coach and confidant Gregg Popovich, who is scheduled to meet up with star forward Kawhi Leonard over the next few weeks, according to Jeff Garcia of News4SA.com Popovich will have to address issues with Kawhi […]

A former player agent for San Antonio Spurs star forward Kawhi Leonard recently filed a complaint in a Florida federal court on Monday, suing the former agency for which he worked under for allegedly withholding payment on earned commissions he claims he’s owed, including a commission on a massive $94.3 million contract, which he negotiated for Leonard, his […]

There have been many rumors swirling on when Gregg Popovich would put away his clipboard and retire from the San Antonio Spurs. These rumors can be dated all the way back when Tim Duncan retired; that Popovich might go out with him but the legendary coach decided to stay on. Now, it seems that there […]

After the Boston Celtics took the first shot at trying out a trade for Kawhi Leonard, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers could be next in line to make a move if he declines a max extension offer this summer. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, both teams would have a differing array of young […]

The Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes have been on even before the fissure between the San Antonio Spurs and their star became truly evident, as the Boston Celtics took the first swipe by pitching a trade offer for their lauded defensive ace. “The Boston Celtics made a trade offer to San Antonio before the February deadline, but […]

The much-awaited conversation between San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich and his star forward Kawhi Leonard will take place in the near future, but it won’t be as straightforward as some expect. The longest-tenured coach is expected to be ultimately thorough with perhaps more than just one conversation with the 26-year-old star. “Sooner than […]

San Antonio Spurs big man Pau Gasol has always loved suiting up for his native Spain in FIBA play. In fact, he’s been a go-to player for the team for quite some time. Now, with the World Cup qualifiers coming in September, it sounds like he wants to keep that tradition alive. Gasol, now 37 […]

Wooing LeBron James to Texas is not the only priority of the San Antonio Spurs this offseason. Also high on their list is finding a way to keep Spurs swingman Kyle Anderson, who is set to hit free agency in the summer. In a report by Jabari Young of the San Antonio Express-News, the Spurs […]

Despite the constant rumors of the potential destinations lined up for Kawhi Leonard over the course of this offseason, the San Antonio Spurs forward plans to stay right at home, likely to ink an extension with the team, according to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders. “I had dinner with someone close to Kawhi last week […]

With an anticlimactic Game 4, the Golden State Warriors completed its sweep of the 2018 NBA Finals. Now with three rings out of four, and the fourth year going down to the last minute of Finals Game 7, the Warriors are now widely called a dynasty. But are they really? In some ways, the NBA […]

The talk around the San Antonio Spurs last year revolved mostly around Kawhi Leonard’s injury situation and when or if he would ever be back with the team. It sounds like a lot of the rumors involving Leonard being traded were overblown, and the Spurs are going to try and mend the fences this offseason. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off a disappointing finish to the season after being swept in the NBA Finals by the Golden State Warriors. This has immediately pushed four-time league MVP LeBron James’ future to the forefront as he has a pending free agency decision that he will have to make in just short of three […]

With the entire NBA world focused solely on where LeBron James will end up next season, the rumors have started pouring in. One of the teams expected to be in the hunt for The King is the San Antonio Spurs. And it’s expected that head coach Gregg Popovich will work toward recruiting James this summer. […]

Embattled San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard and head coach Gregg Popovich were earlier reported to have set a date for a meeting to be held just before the 2018 NBA Draft. Even before that sit-down, however, there seems to have been an initial interaction between the two when Leonard and Popovich had contact with each […]

The San Antonio Spurs and their superstar Kawhi Leonard have a fractured relationship, but according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Spurs aren’t entertaining trade offers for him, at least not yet. A lot of teams in the league would like to get involved with trade talks with San Antonio. Those are not being entertained […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are two losses away from fumbling another chance to win an NBA title against the Golden State Warriors. But whether the Cavs manage to come back from a 2-0 series hole and win in the finals or follow the seemingly obvious narrative that says they are going to succumb to the Warriors, […]

San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard and head coach Gregg Popovich are set to smoothen up the rough edges of their relationship prior to the NBA Draft. As posted by Rob Lopez of DefPenSports, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN said that the two will sit down in the offseason to try and mend their differences. Chief […]

Danny Green is among some of the San Antonio Spurs players that are due for a major decision on his future. The North Carolina product will make $10 million this upcoming 2018-19 season and become an unrestricted free agent next summer, giving the Spurs a closing window to try and sign him this offseason, or […]

The Kawhi Leonard saga is likely to continue idle until July 1, when the San Antonio Spurs will either offer him a supermax deal or choose to start negotiations with other teams in hopes to get something back for his services. Teammate Danny Green had expressed complete confidence a couple of weeks ago, saying Leonard […]

Danny Green of the San Antonio Spurs recently received a PRP (platelet-rich plasma) shot to promote healing of the muscle tears in his left groin. As reported by Jabari Young of the San Antonio Express-News, Green said that he’s doing okay after the procedure and is currently doing some strength training: “After the shot, I’m […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green appears to be enjoying his summer break so far. If his Instagram feed is any indication then the 30-year-old seems to have fully embraced the Japanese culture. Green treated the internet to a recent Instagram post showing himself fully-clad in Samurai armor. The North Babylon, New York native is currently […]

The San Antonio Spurs were not able to go deep in this year’s NBA Playoffs, as they lasted just five games in the first round against the mighty Golden State Warriors. For Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, that’s likely the last thing in his mind following the passing of his wife, Erin, back in April. […]

As the Toronto Raptors look for a new coach to replace Dwane Casey, the team has interviewed a couple of San Antonio Spurs assistants, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. San Antonio Spurs assistant coaches Ettore Messina and Ime Udoka interviewed with the Toronto Raptors for the franchise’s head coaching job on Thursday and Friday, […]

The Phoenix Suns were the big winners of last week’s 2018 NBA Draft Lottery when they were announced to have won the right to select the first overall pick. There’s no question that the Suns are the envy of just about every NBA team these days, as they have the luxury of picking the best […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been mired into the cloud that is Kawhi Leonard’s stance toward his decision to remain with the team. Teammate Danny Green isn’t as conflicted, seemingly more aware of where the star forward’s loyalties lie. As a guest in ESPN’s Get Up!, Green said Leonard’s situation is still “it’s up in […]

There have been rumors swirling around that San Antonio Spurs will look to trade Kawhi Leonard this offseason, which has made some of their fans throw around trade ideas and let’s just say, some the ideas have been better than others. Jeff Medvick posted in the Spurs Nation Facebook group his idea for a trade. […]

The All-NBA teams have been announced with some of the usual suspects making a return and some new faces coming into the picture. via Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports: First Team All-NBA: LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers) James Harden (Houston Rockets) Anthony Davis (New Orleans Pelicans) Damian Lillard (Portland Trail Blazers) Kevin Durant (Golden State Warriors) […]

The state of San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has been a major question that flew under the radar after his team was eliminated from playoff contention in the first round. Popovich’s wife; Erin, died battling a long-fought condition before the start of Game 3 against the Golden State Warriors, at which point he […]

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray did more than just elevate his game to starting-caliber level, but also managed to dethrone Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant as the youngest player to make an NBA All-Defensive Team. The 21-year-old was name to the NBA’s Second All-Defensive Team yesterday for his splendid play through limited […]