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There’s no other story. No clever side door to sneak through. We can’t frame this as the top two draft picks squaring off in their NBA debuts. We’re not here to talk about the Spurs starting a season without Gregg Popovich patrolling the sidelines for the first time in decades.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA Analysis Network / October 15

Victor Wembanyama gets honest about Gregg Popovich and Chris Paul as the Spurs enter new season without them

Victor Wembanyama will enter his third season with the San Antonio Spurs next week. It’s an important year for the Frenchman because his expectations have risen significantly since he was drafted in 2023.

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / October 8

It’s time for Basketball: Spurs at Miami Heat

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San Antonio Spurs News / Larry Brown Sports / October 7

Gregg Popovich is looking better in latest video

Gregg Popovich appears to be making some slow but steady progress in his recovery. The former San Antonio Spurs head coach was in attendance at the team’s practice on Monday.

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San Antonio Spurs News / NBA Analysis Network / September 26

San Antonio Spurs’ biggest changes for 2025-26 NBA season, including Chris Paul’s exit

The San Antonio Spurs will officially enter a new era during the 2025-26 NBA season. The San Antonio Spurs experienced phenomenal success under head coach Gregg Popovich as they made 22 straight postseason appearances.

San Antonio Spurs News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / September 23

Stephon Castle Reveals Lessons From Gregg Popovich Before Retirement

Stephon Castle got the same number of games under Gregg Popovich that De'Aaron Fox got with Victor Wembanyama last season. A mild stroke eventually pushed the San Antonio Spurs' Hall-of-Famer to retire from the sidelines just a few games into the season, while a pair of season-ending injuries sidelined Wembanyama and Fox.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 21

Tony Parker Reveals Dream Of Becoming NBA Head Coach

San Antonio Spurs legend and four-time NBA champion Tony Parker revealed that he’s seriously pursuing a future in coaching, with his ultimate goal set on becoming a head coach in the NBA.

San Antonio Spurs News / Last Word On Sports / August 19

Spurs Add Two-Time All-Star, NBA Champion

For the first time in 27 years, the San Antonio Spurs are preparing to enter the season without Gregg Popovich as their head coach. Amassing the most wins (1,390) for a head coach in NBA history, he not only was the franchise’s commander-in-chief but their culture-setter.

Golden State Warriors News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / August 15

Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Makes Feelings Clear on NBA Legend Gregg Popovich

The Golden State Warriors have lucked out over the past decade, building one of the strongest cores the NBA has ever seen. Of course, their big three of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green fueled the franchise for years, and a short stint with Kevin Durant helped, but it was all under head coach Steve Kerr.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / July 30

Celtics' Derrick White Recalls Hilarious Gregg Popovich Exchange When He Was Traded to Boston

The Boston Celtics made the decision to trade for Derrick White during the 2021-22 season. They believed he was going to be a big part of their future, and they were right.

San Antonio Spurs News / The SportsRush / July 26

'13-Year-Old Kids Being Trained to Be Killers': DeMar DeRozan Speaks on Gregg Popovich Giving NBA Stars Reality Checks

When the Toronto Raptors traded DeMar DeRozan, his entire world seemed to come crashing down. He had built a home in Toronto, and in the blink of an eye, he was heading to San Antonio.

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.

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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.

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 / Fadeaway World / May 25

Terrifying 911 Call Reveals Gregg Popovich’s Health Scare Was More Serious Than First Reported

Gregg Popovich's recent health scare was far more serious than initially reported, according to newly released 911 audio that paints a harrowing picture

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 / 5 GOATs / May 23

Gregg Popovich health update: Scary details emerge from April incident

On April 15, former San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was rushed to the hospital after suffering a medical emergency at a Ruth’s Chris Steak House in the San Antonio-area.

San Antonio Spurs News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18

San Antonio’s proposed move to immortalize Gregg Popovich goes viral

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San Antonio Spurs News / New Orleans Pelicans on SI / May 6

NBA Star Dejounte Murray's Message to Gregg Popovich

The NBA world might've been expecting the news to come eventually, but the San Antonio Spurs made it official when they announced that Gregg Popovich will no longer be the head coach of the Spurs going forward.

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.

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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.