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• Spurs to hire Australia’s Jacob Chance as coach of G League teamThe 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. Chance will replace reigning G League Coach of the Year Scott King, who was promoted to an assistant role under Mitch Johnson. Along with serving as […] The post Spurs to hire Australia’s Jacob Chance as...2025Visit the page San Antonio Spurs breaking news today -
• Spurs hiring ex-NBA forward Rashard Lewis as player development coachFormer NBA forward Rashard Lewis is being hired as a player development coach under Mitch Johnson with the San Antonio Spurs, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Lewis spent time as a player with the Seattle SuperSonics and Orlando Magic, playing a key role on the 2009 Magic team that advanced to the NBA Finals. That […] The post Spurs hiring ex-NBA forward Rashard Lewis as player development c...2025Check it out San Antonio Spurs rumors -
• Spurs Add Martin, King To Johnson’s Staff
The Spurs have hired Tim Martin and Scott King as assistant coaches under Mitch Johnson, according to a team press release. As previously reported, Sean Sweeney has been named the team’s associate head coach and Corliss Williamson has also joined the staff as an assistant. Martin will serve as an assistant coach/player development, bringing more than […]...2025Visit the page Sean Sweeney rumors
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• Spurs promoting G League Coach of Year Scott King to assistantThe 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. King is the reigning G League Coach of the Year after leading Austin to a 22-12 finish. “King becomes an NBA assistant […] The post Spurs promoting G League Coach of Year Scott King to assistant appeare...2025Click for news about San Antonio Spurs headline news -
• Frank Vogel Hired By Mavericks As Associate Head CoachThe Dallas Mavericks have hired Frank Vogel as associate head coach under Jason Kidd. Vogel will replace Sean Sweeney, who left the Mavericks to become associate head coach of the San Antonio Spurs under Mitch Johnson. Jason Kidd was an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers under Vogel when they won the 2019-20 NBA championship. Kidd is expected to sign a contract extension with the Mavericks...2025See also Frank Vogel breaking news today -
• NBA adjusts Pop's record after missed games
The NBA has adjusted all-time wins leader Gregg Popovich's career record as coach of the Spurs, removing the 77 games that he missed last season and crediting those wins and losses to Mitch Johnson....2025Read about Gregg Popovich
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• Three bold predictions for the San Antonio Spurs in 2025-26
With a 34-48 record in 2024-25, the Spurs finished 13th of 15 teams in the Western Conference. 2023-24 Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama missed 36 games due to injury. After suffering a stroke, Gregg Popovich stepped down as head coach of the Spurs. He is still the team’s President of Basketball Operations. Mitch Johnson […] The post Three bold predictions for the San Antonio Spurs...2025Read about San Antonio Spurs injuries
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• Victor Wembanyama Cleared To Travel With Spurs For De'Aaron Fox's Return To SacramentoVictor Wembanyama was cleared to travel with the San Antonio Spurs ahead of Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings, which will be De'Aaron Fox's first against his former team since he was traded. "What [Wembanyama is] going through is definitely tough," Fox said at Friday's shootaround. "For us, we just want him to be healthy. We want him to be healthy enough to be able to get on a plane to be...2025Read about Victor Wembanyama injury report -
• Victor Wembanyama Day-To-Day With Low Back SorenessVictor Wembanyama missed the San Antonio Spurs' 140-113 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Friday due to low back soreness. Wembanyama is considered day-to-day with the injury. Wembanyama appeared to have suffered the injury on Tuesday night against the Suns when he was whistled for a charge against Bradley Beal. "I don't think [the injury] was on a certain play. I'm sure that play didn't help. But I...2024See more articles Victor Wembanyama injury update
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• Gregg Popovich Misses Wolves Game On Saturday With IllnessGregg Popovich missed the San Antonio Spurs' Saturday night game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with an undisclosed illness. Assistant coach Mitch Johnson took over head coaching duties. "He's not feeling well. This has happened before. I think everybody's just always got to be ready for the next man up. We've had it with injuries and sometimes people get sick or don't feel well or things come...2024Visit the page Gregg Popovich injury status
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• Gregg Popovich Won't Return To Spurs As Head CoachGregg Popovich will no longer serve as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs and will transition to a full time role as Team President. Popovich suffered a mild stroke at the beginning of the 24-25 season and Mitch Johnson served as interim head coach for the remainder of the season. "While my love and passion for the game remain, I've decided it's time to step away as head coach," said Popovich. "I...2025Visit the page Gregg Popovich -
• Spurs’ Gregg Popovich Home From Hospital After Suffering Medical Scare At Restaurant
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was taken to a hospital after a medical incident at a restaurant on Tuesday night but is now home and doing well, a source told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Friday. Gregg Popovich Suffered A Mild Stroke In November The Spurs moved 38-year-old assistant Mitch Johnson into the head […] The post Spurs’ Gregg Popovich Home From Hospital After S...2025Continue with San Antonio Spurs
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"Gregg Popovich spoke publicly for the first time since his stroke, saying he's "getting better by the day" but that "it's time" for Mitch Johnson to be the Spurs' coach." - 2024
"Assistant coach Mitch Johnson will be San Antonio’s new interim head coach." - 2023
"Names in the initial wave of the Raptors' coaching search include: Kenny Atkinson, Charles Lee, Kevin Young, Mitch Johnson, Jordi Fernandez, Darko Rajakovic, Chris Quinn, Becky Hammon and Adrian Griffin." - 2022
"Brown joins Mitch Johnson and Matt Nielsen on head coach Gregg Popovich’s staff." - 2021
"Nielsen joins Becky Hammon and Mitch Johnson on head coach Gregg Popovich’s staff." - 2020
"The San Antonio Spurs today announced that assistant coach Mitch Johnson has been promoted."
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• Frank Vogel Hired By Mavericks As Associate Head Coach
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• Spurs 'Stocking Assets' For Future Star Trade Over Kevin Durant PursuitThe San Antonio Spurs are believed to be preserving trade assets for a bigger acquisition that better fits their timeline instead of aggressively pursuing Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns during the current transaction cycle. The Spurs appear reluctant to pursue aggressive trade talks for Durant despite being included on the veteran forward's preferred destination list. San Antonio believes thei...2025See more San Antonio Spurs salary rumors -
• Everything you need to know about the 2025 NBA Draft LotteryPhoto by Jamie Squire/Getty Images The NBA Draft lottery is here. We’re drawing ever closer to the 2025 NBA Draft, and with it a transformative player who could turn around a franchise. A total of 14 teams have a chance to win the No. 1 overall pick, with five organizations having a 10% chance or better to landing the first pick. Find our most recent mock draft from Ricky O’Donnell here....2025Visit the page Cooper Flagg contract -
• Mitch Johnson Receives Multi-Year Commitment From Spurs
Mitch Johnson signed a multi-year contract with the Spurs, according to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype (Twitter link). Johnson was named the team’s head coach after serving in that capacity on an interim basis most of this season. Gregg Popovich has retired from coaching as he continues to recover from a mild stroke suffered in […]...2025See also Michael Scotto salary
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• Fox's historic Spurs debut offers 'tantalizing' preview
De'Aaron Fox showcased what Spurs coach Mitch Johnson described as "tantalizing" potential in his debut Wednesday night, finishing with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists in a win over the Hawks, San Antonio's first since Jan. 31....2025Click for news about Aaron Fox salary
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• Gregg Popovich Recovering From Mild Stroke
Gregg Popovich suffered a mild stroke on November 2nd while at Frost Bank Center. Popovich is expected to make a full recovery, but the San Antonio Spurs have yet to determine a timeline for when he will return. Mitch Johnson is serving as interim head coach in place of Popovich for the Spurs. Popovich, 75, signed a five-year extension with the Spurs in 2023 worth more than $80 million. Popovich h...2024See more Gregg Popovich salary rumors
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• NBA Notes: Warriors, Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Spurs, Mitch JohnsonWarriors 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. The Warriors know him well. So does Steve Kerr, who coached him with […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Spurs, Mitch Johnson appea...2025Visit the page Warriors Timberwolves statistics -
• Mitch Johnson Following De'Aaron Fox's Spurs Debut: 'You Saw The Potential'The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Atlanta Hawks 126-125 in De'Aaron Fox's debut with the team on Wednesday night. Fox finished the game with 24 points and 13 assists. "You saw the potential. It's tantalizing. He's dynamic. He's going to unlock a whole different element for our team," said Mitch Johnson after the game. With the score tied at 125 and 2.9 seconds left in the game, Fox and Victor Wem...2025Read about Aaron Fox -
• Fox's historic Spurs debut offers 'tantalizing' preview
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• De'Aaron Fox To Make Spurs Debut On WednesdayDe'Aaron Fox will make his debut for the San Antonio Spurs against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, the team announced. "There's no concern of ramping up, conditioning or whatnot. We know there will be a runway of learning our program and terminology. "There will be some patience and some excitement on both sides from the group here waiting on them and then joining the group," said Spurs head coach...2025Read about Aaron Fox scores
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• Mitch Johnson Critical of Victor Wembanyama Despite Matching Rare NBA Record in 34-Point Display
Victor Wembanyama was once again San Antonio’s chief points scorer as they edged out the Sacramento Kings, posting 34 points and equalling a number of rare NBA records in the process. Mitch Johnson Criticises Victor Wembanyama Despite Historic Night of Records Victor Wembanyama clocked in with his first triple-double of the season, and the third […] The post Mitch Johnson Critical of V...2024Read about Victor Wembanyama
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• Mitch Johnson Critical of Victor Wembanyama Despite Matching Rare NBA Record in 34-Point Display
Victor Wembanyama was once again San Antonio’s chief points scorer as they edged out the Sacramento Kings, posting 34 points and equalling a number of rare NBA records in the process. Mitch Johnson Criticises Victor Wembanyama Despite Historic Night of Records Victor Wembanyama clocked in with his first triple-double of the season, and the third […] The post Mitch Johnson Critical of V...2024See more Victor Wembanyama stats
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• San Antonio stars praise interim coach Mitch Johnson’s job during Pop’s absence
The Spurs have endured an unexpected challenge at the start of this 2024-25 campaign, not only due to their overall performances and some underwhelming results, but also fue to the fact that their head coach has been sidelined for several weeks due to an undisclosed health issue. While Gregg Popovich recovers, Mitch Johnson has been […] The post San Antonio stars praise interim coach Mitch J...2024Visit the page Gregg Popovich
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• Western Notes: Wembanyama, Thompson, Booker, Reddish, Russell
Victor Wembanyama enjoyed his best game of the season against Sacramento on Monday. The second-year Spurs star racked up 34 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and three blocks. He knocked down half of his 12 3-point attempts and the team’s interim coach wants him to keep hunting shots. “He makes shots every day,” Mitch Johnson […]...2024Visit the page Victor Wembanyama scores
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• Hollinger & Duncan: 2025 Playoffs Week 2John Hollinger joins Nate Duncan to catch up on all the action from the second week of the playoffs, plus discuss the Spurs hiring Mitch Johnson as coach and the Suns hiring Matt Ishbia as GM. The rundown: Best team so far? How some of the big stars have played Our best and worst predictions The best and worst coaching adjustments Our most surprising and disappointing players The best and worst g...2025See more articles Hollinger Duncan -
• Spurs Name Mitch Johnson Head CoachThe San Antonio Spurs announced that the organization has named Mitch Johnson as the team's new head coach. Johnson becomes the 19th head coach in San Antonio franchise history. He takes over for Gregg Popovich after the Hall of Famer transitioned into the president of basketball operations role following his 29 seasons as head coach. After Popovich stepped away from the team for health reasons f...2025Check it out San Antonio Spurs -
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• Gregg Popovich updates: Spurs coach out indefinitely after health scarePhoto by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images The Spurs coach will be away from the team indefinitely. Gregg Popovich is a living legend for the San Antonio Spurs. At 75 years old, Popovich is the oldest head coach in the NBA today, and with five championship rings, he’s one of the most accomplished coaches in league history. Popovich’s 1,391 wins ranks No. 1 all-time in the NBA. Popovich is steppin...2024Continue with Gregg Popovich -
• Sources: Johnson to coach Spurs with Popovich ill
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich suffered a health issue before Saturday's game and assistant Mitch Johnson is expected to be the interim head coach for an indefinite period of time, including Monday vs. the Clippers and Wednesday in Houston, sources told ESPN....2024See more articles Gregg Popovich
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• Sources: Johnson to coach Spurs with Popovich ill
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich suffered a health issue before Saturday's game and assistant Mitch Johnson is expected to be the interim head coach for an indefinite period of time, including Monday vs. the Clippers and Wednesday in Houston, sources told ESPN....2024Read about Gregg Popovich
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• Gregg Popovich praises Mitch Johnson in introductory press conference, embraces new role: 'I'm no longer Coach, I'm El Jefe'
Popovich stepped down as Spurs head coach last week after a season of heath issues, and will transition to be team president...2025Visit the page Gregg Popovich
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• Pop 'getting better,' but time to pass Spurs' torch
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• NBA adjusts Pop's record after missed games
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• Fox's historic Spurs debut offers 'tantalizing' preview
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• Gregg Popovich praises Mitch Johnson in introductory press conference, embraces new role: 'I'm no longer Coach, I'm El Jefe'
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• Hollinger & Duncan: 2025 Playoffs Week 2
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• Spurs Unsure If Gregg Popovich Will Be Able To Coach Next Season
Gregg Popovich has made significant progress since suffering a stroke in November and is "ahead of schedule" in his recovery, but ESPN reports that no one with the San Antonio Spurs knows yet whether he will be able to return to the sidelines next season. Popovich is 76 and the physical demands of being an NBA head coach for someone that age is already immense even before a stroke. Popovich spent...2025Visit the page Gregg Popovich
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• Gregg Popovich Not Expected To Return This Season; Future Uncertain
Gregg Popovich is not expected to return to the San Antonio Spurs' bench this season. In addition, Popovich's future with the team is uncertain after he suffered a stroke in November. Mitch Johnson has filled in for Popovich since November as acting head coach. The Spurs are 24-30 on the season and recently found out that Victor Wembanyama will miss the remainder of the season due to a blood clot ...2025Check it out Gregg Popovich
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• Gregg Popovich Not Expected To Return To Spurs This Season; Future Uncertain
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is not expected to return to the team this season. In addition, Popovich's future with the team is uncertain after he suffered a stroke in November. Mitch Johnson has filled in for Popovich since November. The Spurs are 24-30 on the season and recently found out that star big man Victor Wembanyama will miss the remainder of the season due to a blood clot...2025Continue with Gregg Popovich
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• De'Aaron Fox To Make Spurs Debut On Wednesday
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• Spurs Notes: M. Johnson, Popovich, Harrison, Castle, DeRozan
Assistant Mitch Johnson has compiled an 8-6 record in 2024/25 serving as acting head coach while Gregg Popovich recovers from what the Spurs called a “mild stroke.” While that record is impressive, particularly given what oddsmakers thought of the team entering the season, it doesn’t necessarily reflect how pleased the organization has been with Johnson’s […]...2024Check it out Gregg Popovich
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