Kawhi Leonard's run in the 2017 NBA payoffs ended in Game 1 of the series against the Golden State Warriors due to his sprained left ankle, which he had tweaked three times over a five-day span. Leonard has been working with the San Antonio Spurs training staff since that time and his rehab is progressing at a positive rate.

"He’s done some training, but I don’t think anybody’s pushing him to get back on the floor this time of year," Spurs general manager R.C. Buford told the San Antonio Express-News. "It’s a good time, emotionally and physically, to take a break."

Leonard should be able to conduct his normal summer workouts in the coming weeks and is expected to be fully fit when training camp opens in the fall.

"We expect through a normal training and treatment program, he’ll be in a good position," Buford said.

Leonard had an outstanding season for the Spurs, averaging 25.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists.

-- Nick Silva