Kawhi Leonard Reportedly Feels Betrayed by Spurs Amid Trade Desire

Kawhi Leonard could be willing to sacrifice some money on his next contract if it gets him away from the San Antonio Spurs. 

Per ESPN's Chris Haynes, Leonard "isn't concerned" about missing out on the supermax deal because there is a "feeling of betrayal" by the Spurs that appears to have done irreparable damage to their relationship. 

This comes after Jabari Young of the San Antonio Express-News reported on Friday that Leonard wants to be traded by the Spurs.

Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Leonard is eligible to sign a five-year extension with the Spurs worth $219 million, but the team "will need to be convinced that a historic contract is met with historic commitment" before making that offer. 

Leonard's relationship with the Spurs was an ongoing story last season. He only played in nine games due to a right quad injury but told reporters in March he "for sure" wanted to finish his career in San Antonio. 

The Spurs' medical staff cleared Leonard to play in February, though he continued to work with his own doctors to do additional rehab. 

Leonard has one more guaranteed year on the five-year contract he signed in 2015. The two-time Defensive Player of the Year also has a player option for the 2019-20 season worth $21.3 million, per Spotrac.