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San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / September 29

Takeaways from the Spurs 2025-26 Media Day

There is finally a light at the end of the tunnel. Today was officially Spurs Media Day for the 2025-26 season, which means training camp starts tomorrow, and preseason is just a week away.

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.

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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.

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The 25 greatest international players in NBA history

Basketball originated as a distinctly American game. It had international roots, though, as the game's inventor, James Naismith, was Canadian. In the years since, the NBA has been flooded with league-defining international talent.

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.

San Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / August 18

Spurs brass make a trip out to flood ravaged Hill Country

Earlier this week, Spurs leadership made a trip to the Texas Hill Country to volunteer at one of the flood relief locations. R.C. Buford, head coach Mitch Johnson, and GM Brian Wright spent some time with Mercy Chefs.

San Antonio Spurs News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / July 31

Spurs' Keldon Johnson Makes Decision Following Chris Paul Departure

SAN ANTONIO — Keldon Johnson grew up the third of four children. His favorite basketball player as a kid? Also No. 3. "Chris Paul was my favorite," Johnson said ahead of Paul's lone season with the San Antonio Spurs.

San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 2

NBA makes surprising Spurs’ Gregg Popovich coaching record adjustment for Mitch Johnson

Gregg Popovich is the winningest head coach in NBA history, as he has done all of his work with the San Antonio Spurs. Popovich stepped down as the head coach of the Spurs and is the president of basketball operations, which means Mitch Johnson is now the lead man in charge.

San Antonio Spurs News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / June 25

San Antonio Spurs Select Carter Bryant 14th Overall in 2025 NBA Draft

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Carter Bryant wasn't likely to be available by time the San Antonio Spurs were back on the clock with the No. 14 pick. Perhaps it's why they opted to use it.

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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