Gregg Popovich reportedly tells Spurs players he will not return this season after suffering stroke

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Gregg Popovich’s future coaching the San Antonio Spurs remains uncertain after the Hall of Famer suffered a stroke in November. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich reportedly spoke to his players on Thursday and informed them that he will not return this season, according to Chris Haynes.

Popovich has been away from the team since November after suffering a mild stroke. He’s expected to make a full recovery, but his future coaching the team remains uncertain.

In the statement released by the team, the Spurs said the stroke occurred on Nov. 2 at their home arena, the Frost Bank Center. Nearly two weeks later, Popovich started a rehabilitation program.

The Spurs have a 21-30 record with Popovich gone and are currently 24-33 and in 13th place in the Western Conference.

At 76 years old and in his 29th season as the Spurs’ head coach, Popovich is both the oldest and longest-tenured head coach in the NBA. He is the NBA’s all-time wins leader among coaches, a five-time NBA champion, a three-time NBA Coach of the Year and was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2023. He already has one of the most decorated résumés of any coach in history, but many are hoping to see if he can build another contender with Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox.

With Popovich out, his assistant Mitch Johnson was catapulted into interim head coaching duties and has so far drawn strong reviews. At 38 years old, it’s conceivable he has established himself as Popovich’s successor whenever that’s needed, though it’s clear nothing is certain here.

This story will be updated.

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Publish date : 2025-02-27 19:02:00

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