San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich suffered a health issue before missing a victory over the Timberwolves on Saturday, according to <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1853462445135700461">ESPN’s Shams Charania.</a> 

Spurs assistant Mitch Johnson is expected to be the interim head coach for an indefinite period. 

It is unclear what the health issue is for the 75-year-old Popovich.

Johnson said he found out he was taking over coaching duties about two-and-a-half hours prior to tipoff. 

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<figcaption>San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich watches play against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Delta Center on Oct. 31, 2024. <span class="credit">Rob Gray-Imagn Images</span></figcaption>

“He’s not feeling well,” Johnson said. “This has happened before. I think everybody’s just always got to be ready for the next man up. We’ve had it with injuries and sometimes people get sick or don’t feel well or things come up in life. He’s just not feeling well.”

San Antonio is on the road against Clippers on Monday, before they face the Rockets in Houston on Wednesday.

The Spurs return home to San Antonio for a matchup with Portland on Thursday. 

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich reportedly suffered a health issue before missing a victory over the Timberwolves on Saturday.{ai:summary}<p>Spurs coach Gregg Popovich missed a game due to an unspecified health issue, with assistant Mitch Johnson stepping in as interim head coach. Johnson learned of his new role shortly before the game against the Timberwolves.</p><p>Popovich's condition remains unclear, but Johnson emphasized the need for readiness among the coaching staff. The Spurs will continue their road trip with upcoming games against the Clippers and Rockets. #sports</p>

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich out indefinitely after suffering health issue before game

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