Spurs' Gregg Popovich tells team he won't return this season after ...
The Hall of Famer has not coached since early November
www.cbssports.comHere are the latest updates on Gregg Popovich:
- Gregg Popovich said he would not return to coaching this season due to his recovery from a mild stroke suffered in November 2024. He expressed hope of returning to coaching in the future, but emphasized that his health comes first.[1][4]
- The Spurs confirmed Popovich’s status and praised interim coach Mitch Johnson and the team’s collective effort during his absence. Popovich has continued rehabilitation and has not been seen at games or practices since the stroke.[4][1]
- By early 2025, reporting indicated Popovich’s recovery was progressing, with sources noting he had advanced in rehabilitation and was walking again, though it remained uncertain whether he would return to coaching next season.[2][3]
If you’d like, I can pull more recent sources or summarize what this means for the Spurs’ leadership and the potential for Victor Wembanyama’s development under new coaching arrangements. Cite-worthy sources are linked after each point above to help you verify the details.