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Many NBA players have chosen to pursue careers as head coaches after retirement. The latest addition to the long list is the 2007 Finals MVP, Tony Parker.

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.

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San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / August 18

Spurs announce multiple coaching staff hires and promotions

The post-Gregg Popovich Spurs’ coaching staff is starting to take shape, as the team made recent hires official. The franchise announced the addition of Sean Sweeney as associate head coach and of former Austin Spurs coach Scott King, who will join Corliss Williamson as an assistant.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

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.

NBA News / The SportsRush / July 29

Derrick White Breaks Silence On the Ordeal He Faced After Getting Traded to Boston

For basketball fans, trades are part of what we tune in for. Countless hours are spent debating hypothetical player swaps, and the trade deadline is always one of the most intense times in the NBA calendar.

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.

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 / 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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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.

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 / Last Word On Sports / May 30

Gregg Popovich Earns Deep Respect from Ex-Spurs Star

One of the most disappointing storylines during the 2024-25 NBA season was the health and absence of long-time San Antonio Spurs legend Gregg Popovich.

San Antonio Spurs News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / May 28

NBA Legend Tells Heartfelt Story About Spurs' Gregg Popovich

SAN ANTONIO — Dominique Wilkins was there when San Antonio Spurs coach Bob Hill was fired just 18 games into the season. He was just as shocked as everyone else when the news broke that the team's general manager would be taking his place.

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

Gregg Popovich may get something much grander than a statue to memorialize his contributions to the city of San Antonio.

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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.

San Antonio Spurs News / BasketballNews.com / May 3

Gregg Popovich steps down as Spurs head coach, transitions to president of basketball operations

After an illustrious 29-season tenure, Gregg Popovich has stepped down as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs and will assume the role of President of Basketball Operations, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

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.