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San Antonio Spurs News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / November 14

San Antonio Spurs Getting a Boost From Stanford Product

Don't look yet, but are the San Antonio Spurs back? Once the class of the NBA, winning five championships under legendary head coach Gregg Popovich while forming a dynasty in the process, recent seasons have not been kind to the Spurs.

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / November 10

How Mitch Johnson has rekindled Spurs basketball

When Mitch Johnson was introduced as the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs back in May, he didn’t command the room. He listened. He was thankful. He smiled.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 8

Spurs’ Harrison Barnes reveals how Mitch Johnson has unlocked San Antonio’s aggressiveness

The San Antonio Spurs are making waves early in the 2025-26 season with a 6-2 record, and veteran forward Harrison Barnes credits head coach Mitch Johnson for establishing a crucial mindset shift.

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San Antonio Spurs News / Athlon Sports / November 6

Victor Wembanyama's Passivity Called Out by Spurs Coach Mitch Johnson After Wednesday Loss

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday in a close game that included an at-times stifling defensive effort by J.J. Redick's team.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

NBA News / Pounding the Rock / November 6

What we learned from the Spurs loss to the Lakers

“Be disciplined to be disciplined to like and embrace the boring.” Those words echoed throughout basketball cyberspace after the San Antonio Spurs dismantled the Dallas Mavericks on opening night.

San Antonio Spurs News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / October 22

'The Mustang': Now Longest-Tenured Spur, Keldon Johnson Ready to Ride Again

SAN ANTONIO — Behind a set of metal gates fixed with his logo, Keldon Johnson boasts a small menagerie in the San Antonio Hill Country. Longhorn Ranch, about 45 minutes west of Frost Bank Center, has been home to Johnson's 13 goats, eight chickens, seven dogs, four miniature cows and a pair of horses for three years.

San Antonio Spurs News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / October 26

'The Mustang': Now Longest-Tenured Spur, Keldon Johnson Ready to Ride Again

SAN ANTONIO — Behind a set of metal gates fixed with his logo, Keldon Johnson boasts a small menagerie in the San Antonio Hill Country. Longhorn Ranch, about 45 minutes west of Frost Bank Center, has been home to Johnson's 13 goats, eight chickens, seven dogs, four miniature cows and a pair of horses for three years.

San Antonio Spurs News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / October 14

How Spurs’ Preseason Success Offers Clearer Picture of Team Identity

Nineteen turnovers in four games isn't how the San Antonio Spurs want to remember Victor Wembanyama's first preseason back from deep vein thrombosis. Mitch Johnson is aware of how it looks.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA Analysis Network / August 31

Who is Mitch Johnson? All you need to know about San Antonio Spurs’ head coach

For nearly three decades, the San Antonio Spurs didn’t have to worry about changing their head coach. That was due to the presence of the legendary Gregg Popovich on the San Antonio Spurs.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19

Spurs add former 2-time All-Star to Mitch Johnson’s staff

In rounding out their basketball staff, the San Antonio Spurs announced the addition of a former two-time NBA All-Star who was on the other side of the franchise’s toughest ever defeat.

San Antonio Spurs News / Hoops Wire / August 19

Spurs to hire Australia’s Jacob Chance as coach of G League team

The San Antonio Spurs intend to hire Australian men’s national team acting coach Jacob Chance as head coach of the G League’s Austin Spurs, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

San Antonio Spurs News / Hoops Rumors / August 18

Spurs add pair of assistants to HC Mitch Johnson's staff

The Spurs have hired Tim Martin and Scott King as assistant coaches under Mitch Johnson, according to a team press release.

San Antonio Spurs News / Hoops Wire / August 18

Spurs promoting G League Coach of Year Scott King to assistant

The San Antonio Spurs are promoting Scott King from his role as head coach of the Austin Spurs to an assistant under Mitch Johnson with the parent club, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

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San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 22

Spurs’ Mitch Johnson steals away Jason Kidd’s top assistant

When the 2025-26 NBA season tips off, Mitch Johnson will begin his role as full-time head coach for the San Antonio Spurs. Johnson took over as interim following Gregg Popovich’s leave of absence, and then was promoted to full-time after Popovich announced he was stepping down.

San 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 / 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 / Bleacher Report / May 7

Watch: How Mitch Johnson saved Dejounte Murray's life

San Antonio Spurs News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / 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.

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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.

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 / 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