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On YouTubeSan Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10
Spurs rookie Dylan Harper recalls unexpected encounter with Gregg Popovich, Tim Duncan
San Antonio Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper already knew he was stepping into a franchise with a rich history. Even before he signed his first contract, he had a good look at the five championship banners that hang from the Spurs’ rafters during his draft workout.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 6
Orlando Magic Add Key Assistant From Gregg Popovich’s Coaching Tree
The Orlando Magic haven’t just bolstered their roster with the additions of Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones, they’ve also revamped their coaching staff. This offseason, two key additions were hiring God Shammgod and, most recently, veteran assistant Joe Prunty, per NBA insider Marc Stein.
San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / July 3
A look at Gregg Popovich’s lasting impact 
They don’t have nachos in Cleveland. Sometimes sunny but more often splenetic, Popovich ruled his fiefdom like a latter-day Red Auerbach, making virtually all of the franchise decisions that mattered.
The 'Teammates with at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game' quiz
How many of the 23 sets of teammates to score at least 30 points apiece in an NBA Finals game since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976 can you name in six minutes?
San Antonio Spurs News / Field Level Media / July 2
NBA adjusts record of all-time wins leader Gregg Popovich
Gregg Popovich's all-time record for coaching victories is now 32 smaller. The NBA adjusted Popovich's record after he missed the last 77 games of the 2024-25 season due to a stroke.
San Antonio Spurs News / Larry Brown Sports / July 2
Gregg Popovich is losing 32 of his career wins
Legendary San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich lost 32 of his career wins on Wednesday, but with good reason. The NBA, with input from the Spurs, is crediting interim coach Mitch Johnson with the 77 games he coaches in Popovich’s place last season.
San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 28
Spurs’ Carter Bryant opens up about full-circle moment after NBA Draft
After watching the San Antonio Spurs select Dylan Harper in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, fans openly wondered how Gregg Popovich and company would further fill out the roster with the 14th overall pick.
New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / June 23
New York Knicks considering hiring Gregg Popovich’s former assistant coach to replace Tom Thibodeau
The New York Knicks’ coaching search has brought up a new candidate who is being considered for the post. The NBA season is now over and fast-accelerating towards the Draft.
San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 22
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama reveals Gregg Popovich’s ‘incredible’ quality
Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama offered a striking tribute to the remarkable character of Gregg Popovich. Speaking after Popovich transitioned to the Spurs’ front office, Wembanyama reflected on the coach’s 29 legendary years on the bench.
San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / June 20
Gregg Popovich and the Art of the Conversation
Win it together. Lose it together. Man’s got to eat. It’s not you, it’s me. After careful consideration, we have found a candidate whose experience better matches the specific needs of this role—we will be keeping your application on file for future opportunities.
San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / June 19
How Gregg Popovich went above and beyond to help Dejounte Murray and his family
Former Spur Dejounte Murray is another player who is fortunate to have encountered Pop A story from former Spur Dejounte Murray has been making its way around the interwebs and gives more evidence of a recently retired coach’s magnanimity.
San Antonio Spurs News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / June 18
Ex-Spurs Star Shares Heartfelt Gregg Popovich Story
The San Antonio Spurs seemingly lucked out in the 2016 NBA Draft when they selected Dejounte Murray with the 29th pick. While Murray had some concerns early on, like playing just 38 games in his rookie year and missing his entire third season with an injury, the Spurs' belief in him stayed strong.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / June 18
Dejounte Murray Reveals Gregg Popovich Tried To Move His Mother To San Antonio With Own Money After She Was Shot
In an emotional and powerful interview on The Pivot Podcast, New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray opened up about the incredible lengths legendary coach Gregg Popovich once went to out of pure love and concern, not just for his player, but for the man behind the jersey.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / June 18
Stephen Jackson On How He Earned Tim Duncan's Loyalty By Lying To Gregg Popovich
Stephen Jackson had the pleasure of playing alongside Tim Duncan for about three seasons with the San Antonio Spurs. Jackson has spoken glowingly of Duncan over the years, and during an appearance on Byron Scott's Fast Break podcast, he shared how he earned his loyalty by lying to their head coach, Gregg Popovich.
San Antonio Spurs News / The SportsRush / June 17
Stephen Jackson Opens Up About How Lying to Gregg Popovich Earned Him Tim Duncan’s Loyalty
Any story told about Spurs legend Tim Duncan invariably falls back on his blank stoicism, his lead-by-example method of leadership or his unfailing commitment to the fundamentals.
San Antonio Spurs News / The SportsRush / June 15
Not Having Worked Out For 2 Months, Tracy McGrady Was Astonished At Gregg Popovich Recruiting Him To The Spurs
Many superstars don’t ride off into the sunset at the peak of their powers. Time has an undefeated record. Tracy McGrady felt like he was losing the battle to the clock.
San Antonio Spurs News / Larry Brown Sports / May 25
911 audio released from Gregg Popovich medical incident
Former San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich suffered a medical emergency last month, and now the audio from the 911 call made that day has been released.
San Antonio Spurs News / The Spun / May 25
Audio From Gregg Popovich's 911 Call Has Been Released
Severe health issues over the past few months have forced NBA legend Gregg Popovich to step down as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs. Judging by the newly-released audio of his most recent health emergency, it's probably for the best.
San Antonio Spurs News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18
San Antonio’s proposed move to immortalize Gregg Popovich goes viral
Gregg Popovich may get something much grander than a statue to memorialize his contributions to the city of San Antonio.
San Antonio Spurs News / Field Level Media / May 5
Gregg Popovich speaks, no longer coach but 'El Jefe' with Spurs
Gregg Popovich brought the house down in his first public comments since retiring as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. Flanked by former players
San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker / May 5
Spurs' Gregg Popovich embracing new role with team after retiring as HC
Gregg Popovich has been battling health issues for the past six months, but the former San Antonio Spurs head coach has maintained his sense of humor.
San Antonio Spurs News / Hoops Wire / May 5
Gregg Popovich Speaks Publicly For First Time Since Stroke: ‘I’m No Longer Coach, I’m El Jefe’
The one and only Gregg Popovich spoke publicly on Monday for the first time since his stroke in November. The San Antonio Spurs held a press conference for Mitch Johnson, the new head coach of the franchise. Popovich will remain with the Spurs as team president.
NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / May 3
Philadelphia 76ers Send Message to Spurs’ Gregg Popovich
Since 1996, Gregg Popovich has coached against the Philadelphia 76ers as the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs. Although the Sixers only faced the Spurs a couple of times a season, they’ve had over 50 meetings with the coach, and even some connections when it comes to Popovich’s coaching tree.
San Antonio Spurs News / Trade Talk Sports / May 3
Gregg Popovich Steps Down: 3 Reasons He Is a Coaching Legend
Gregg Popovich is officially stepping down as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs. And although it seemed inevitable after his health scare earlier this season, it still feels like the end of an era.
San Antonio Spurs News / Field Level Media / May 2
Spurs' Gregg Popovich leaves bench, becomes team president
Gregg Popovich is stepping away as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs and will become the team's president of basketball operations, the Spurs announced Friday.
San Antonio Spurs News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2
Spurs quickly choose their replacement for Gregg Popovich
The San Antonio Spurs wasted no time in filling their head coaching position after Gregg Popovich’s retirement. The Spurs will promote assistant coach Mitch Johnson as Popovich’s full-time replacement as head coach, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
San Antonio Spurs News / Hoops Rumors / May 2
Longtime Spurs HC Gregg Popovich ends coaching career
Gregg Popovich has stepped down as head coach of the Spurs and will become president of basketball operations on a full-time basis, the team announced in a press release.
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