It looks like Gregg Popovich will not return to coach the Spurs this season.

<a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1893463948609102129" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN’s Shams Charania</a> reported Saturday night that Popovich, 76, will likely miss the rest of the year, with his future “uncertain.”

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<figcaption>Gregg Popovich is not likely to return to the bench this season. <span class="credit">NBAE via Getty Images</span></figcaption>

Popovich, San Antonio’s head coach since the 1997-98 season, is still recovering from a <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/11/13/sports/spurs-coach-gregg-popovich-suffered-mild-stroke-before-game/">mild stroke he suffered in November</a>.

Mitch Johnson has been at the helm as interim coach of the team in Popovich’s place.

It looks like Gregg Popovich will not return to coach the Spurs this season.{ai:summary}<p>Gregg Popovich is unlikely to return to coach the Spurs this season as he continues to recover from a mild stroke suffered in November. His future with the team remains uncertain, with Mitch Johnson currently serving as interim coach. </p><p>#sports</p>

Gregg Popovich not expected to return to Spurs this season, future ‘uncertain’ as he recovers from stroke

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