A deep communication rift has emerged between Kawhi Leonard and the San Antonio Spurs, with recent reports confirming that the star forward has been out of contact with the team for several weeks. According to Sacramento Bee reporter Ailene Voisin, Leonard is currently “off the grid,” not responding to calls or texts from the Spurs’ front office. He has only occasionally texted a few teammates and has kept his distance from the club entirely. It’s unlikely he’ll even be courtside for Game 3 against the Warriors. Leonard initially suffered a quadriceps injury during off-season training … Read more

The Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs, but what was expected to be a strong start turned into a major upset. The Cavaliers lost 80-98 at home, snapping LeBron James’ incredible 21-game winning streak in first-round playoff games. It marked the first time since 2012 that LeBron has dropped a Game 1 in the opening round. LeBron started and played 44 minutes, finishing with 24 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists, one steal, and one block—another triple-double for the veteran superstar. However, he struggled noticeably … Read more