Discord in rehab process have reportedly created tension in relationship between Leonard & Spurs

According to Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe of ESPN, discord in rehab process have created tension in the relationship between Kawhi Leonard and San Antonio Spurs front office. Beyond the current rehab for the right quadriceps injury that has caused Leonard, an All-NBA forward, to miss most of the regular season, there is work to be done to repair what has been until now a successful partnership.

In the same piece, Spurs GM RC Buford denied any kind of tension with Leonard: "There is no issue between the Spurs organization and Kawhi," Buford said to ESPN. "It's been difficult for Kawhi. He's an elite level player. It's been difficult for the team, because they want to play with a great teammate. And it's been difficult for our staff. Historically we've been able to successfully manage injuries. This rehab hasn't been simple and it hasn't gone in a linear fashion."