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On YouTubeSan Antonio Spurs News / Ball Exclusives / June 22
Mavs’ assistant Sean Sweeney joins Spurs to be associate HC
The San Antonio Spurs have added another young coach to help Mitch Johnson. Johnson, 38, served as the Spurs’ interim head coach this season. He was an assistant coach under Greg Popovich since 2019, but the five-time NBA Champion handed the keys to Johnson.
San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / June 22
Report: Spurs hire Mavs assistant Sean Sweeney as associate head coach 
Mitch Johnson has found a right hand man who has a history of developing stars. It may not be Kevin Durant, but the Suns and Rockets aren’t the only team to make a move on the last day of the 2024-25 season.
NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / June 13
Timberwolves assistant coach will reportedly join Spurs staff
The San Antonio Spurs and new head coach Mitch Johnson are expected to add current Wolves assistant coach Corliss Williamson to their staff next season, according to a X post from NBA Insider Marc Stein on Friday.
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San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 15
Spurs’ Mitch Johnson hints at San Antonio’s plans with lottery picks
Amid a report that the San Antonio Spurs are not pursuing any trades regarding the second overall pick because they’re zeroing in on Dylan Harper, it may be worth looking into what Mitch Johnson said on NBA Draft Lottery night.
San Antonio Spurs News / NBA Analysis Network / May 13
San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson reacts to rising up to second overall in NBA Draft, hints at plans
The San Antonio Spurs landed the second overall pick in Monday’s NBA Draft Lottery. The story of the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery was the Dallas Mavericks’ shocking rise.
San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / May 12
Spurs’ Brian Wright and Mitch Johnson ‘shocked’ and ‘excited’ after getting the No. 2 pick in the draft
The Spurs’ general manager and new coach were surprised by the team’s lottery luck but sounded thrilled about the future. The Spurs moved up from eighth to second in the draft order after the 2025 lottery, narrowly missing out on the opportunity to select Cooper Flagg but improving their prospects going into an important offseason.
San Antonio Spurs News / Bleacher Report / May 7
Spurs Reportedly Make Contract Agreement with New Coach
Two days after he was officially introduced by the San Antonio Spurs, new coach Mitch Johnson has reportedly reached a new deal with the team. Per HoopsHype, Johnson agreed to a multi-year deal as the franchise's 19th coach, succeeding Gregg Popovich after he spent 29 seasons at the helm.
San Antonio Spurs News / Hoops Rumors / May 6
Spurs HC Mitch Johnson receives multiyear commitment from team
Johnson was named the team’s head coach after serving in that capacity on an interim basis most of this season.
San Antonio Spurs News / NBA Analysis Network / May 6
San Antonio Spurs officially move on from Gregg Popovich, Mitch Johnson sends clear message, ‘This is not a restart…’
For the first time in nearly three decades, the San Antonio Spurs are kick-starting a new era. On May 5, Cinco de Mayo, usually a cause for celebration in San Antonio, the tone at the Victory Capital Performance Center, ‘The Rock,’ was very sober.
San Antonio Spurs News / Ball Exclusives / May 5
Watch: Gregg Popovich hands keys to Mitch Johnson as Spurs new head coach
The head coaching baton of the San Antonio Spurs has officially been passed from Gregg Popovich to Mitch Johnson. Johnson, 38, takes over a program that Popovich had for 29 years.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 5
NBA Notes: Warriors, Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Spurs, Mitch Johnson
Golden State has a day to come up with an Anthony Edwards plan. Good luck. Edwards torched the Lakers in Round 1 — averaging 26.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 6.2 assists — and has his eyes set on doing more damage.
San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 4
Why Spurs believe Mitch Johnson is the perfect Gregg Popovich replacement
Call it sneaky. Call it prophetic. Either way, you can now call it true. At his end-of-the-year media availability, Victor Wembanyama insinuated that acting head coach Mitch Johnson would take over if Gregg Popovich did not return as San Antonio Spurs head coach, a reality that was confirmed this week.
NBA News / BasketballNews.com / May 3
Mitch Johnson, Tuomas Iisalo secure NBA head coaching roles for Spurs, Grizzlies
Interim NBA head coaches Mitch Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs and Tuomas Iisalo of the Memphis Grizzlies have been promoted to permanent head coaching positions.
San Antonio Spurs News / Fadeaway World / May 2
Gregg Popovich Steps Down As Spurs Head Coach; Assistant Mitch Johnson To Take Over
Gregg Popovich has finally decided to drop the curtain on his illustrious 29-year career as an NBA head coach. Popovich is stepping down from his position as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs and is transitioning to a full-time role as president of basketball operations.
San Antonio Spurs News / Last Word On Sports / May 2
Mitch Johnson Succeeds Gregg Popovich As Spurs Head Coach
Gregg Popovich has officially stepped down as the San Antonio Spurs’ head coach and Mitch Johnson will be given the role on a permanent basis. After leading the team for nearly three decades, Popovich will now focus solely on his role as president of basketball operations.
San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker / May 2
New Spurs coach could be on the hot seat right away
As the franchise moves away from its rebuild, Johnson won't enjoy the job security of his predecessor.
San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 17
Mitch Johnson’s honest admission about Gregg Popovich’s Spurs outlook
Neither Gregg Popovich nor the San Antonio Spurs have ruled out a return to the bench for the 2025-26 campaign and beyond after he missed the majority of the 2024-25 season due to a minor stroke he suffered back in November.
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