The trade chatter involving Kawhi Leonard has cooled off over the last few weeks, with some around the NBA surprised it gained significant traction in the first place.
And now, the healing can commence. With the NBA Draft approaching, the Spurs are attempting to settle in-house business first, starting with Leonard.
League sources tell the Express-News that head coach Gregg Popovich and Leonard are trying to schedule a meeting, possibly this week, to discuss any issues or concerns Leonard may have, and hopefully come to a decision on offering Leonard the five-year, $219 million supermax extension he is eligible to receive.
Leonard, who is still rehabbing from his quad injury, is close to feeling 100 percent — “He’s at 96, 97 percent,” a source told the Express-News — and anticipates being ready for the start training camp in September.
Leonard, 26, has also added the San Diego area, his usual offseason workout destination, to his rehab locations, while still spending time in New York where his medical advisors are based.
If Popovich can help rectify Leonard’s situation, the Spurs can then focus on other roster-related decisions in efforts to surround their franchise player with more help.
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And now, the healing can commence. With the NBA Draft approaching, the Spurs are attempting to settle in-house business first, starting with Leonard.
League sources tell the Express-News that head coach Gregg Popovich and Leonard are trying to schedule a meeting, possibly this week, to discuss any issues or concerns Leonard may have, and hopefully come to a decision on offering Leonard the five-year, $219 million supermax extension he is eligible to receive.
Leonard, who is still rehabbing from his quad injury, is close to feeling 100 percent — “He’s at 96, 97 percent,” a source told the Express-News — and anticipates being ready for the start training camp in September.
Leonard, 26, has also added the San Diego area, his usual offseason workout destination, to his rehab locations, while still spending time in New York where his medical advisors are based.
If Popovich can help rectify Leonard’s situation, the Spurs can then focus on other roster-related decisions in efforts to surround their franchise player with more help.
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