With the 2018 NBA Finals quickly approaching, the San Antonio Spurs are preparing for an uncertain offseason involving Kawhi Leonard. For the first time under head coach Gregg Popovich, the model franchise faces a reported conflict with its superstar.
Leonard, who has been dealing with a right quadriceps injury, averaged 16.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in only nine games during the 2017-18 NBA season.
At different points of the regular season, there were conflicting reports about a potential return, but not much clarity was provided beyond Leonard’s lone media availability.
As a result, the Los Angeles Lakers are among the teams that have been heavily linked to Leonard via trade or 2019 free agency.