Mitch Johnson rumors, news

Mitch Johnson news, rumors

  • NBA Notes: Spurs, Stephon Castle, Sixers, Quentin Grimes, Nets
    • NBA Notes: Spurs, Stephon Castle, Sixers, Quentin Grimes, Nets
    Spurs It’s been a season of too much sadness for the Spurs, having lost Victor Wembanyama (blood clots), De’Aaron Fox (finger) and coach Gregg Popovich (stroke) along the way. But they do continue to play hard under interim man Mitch Johnson and they do have some signs of hope. “With the club shutting down Fox […] The post NBA Notes: Spurs, Stephon Castle, Sixers, Quentin G...2025
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  • Brook Lopez: Mitch Johnson Has 'Highest Basketball IQ I've Ever Played With Or Been Around'
    • Brook Lopez: Mitch Johnson Has 'Highest Basketball IQ I've Ever Played With Or Been Around'
    Mitch Johnson has been serving as interim head coach of the San Antonio Spurs since Gregg Popovich suffered a stroke in early November. Johnson played collegiately at Stanford and has come up through the Spurs' system as a coach. Johnson has a strong reputation in coaching circles and interviewed for the head coaching job with the Toronto Raptors in 2023. "Seeing him in the position he's in now is...2025
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  • Spurs Unsure If Gregg Popovich Will Be Able To Coach Next Season
    • 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...2025
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  • Victor Wembanyama Cleared To Travel With Spurs For De'Aaron Fox's Return To Sacramento
    • Victor Wembanyama Cleared To Travel With Spurs For De'Aaron Fox's Return To Sacramento
    Victor 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...2025
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  • • Spurs coach Gregg Popovich will not return to coaching this season
    STATEMENT FROM SAN ANTONIO SPURS HEAD COACH GREGG POPOVICH: “I’ve decided not to return to the sidelines this season. Mitch Johnson and his staff have done a wonderful job and the resolve and professionalism the players have shown, sticking together during a challenging season, has been outstanding. I will continue to focus on my health … Continue reading "Spurs coach Gregg Popovich wi...2025
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  • • Spurs’ Gregg Popovich praises Mitch Johnson’s work in his absence: ‘Has been outstanding’
    The Spurs have been playing without Gregg Popovich since November of last year, back when the legendary tactician suffered a stroke and had to take some time off coaching. Ever since, interim Mitch Johnson has been leading in his absence, and the 76-year-old is pleased with his commitment.  The Hall of Famer visited his squad […] The post Spurs’ Gregg Popovich praises Mitch JohnsonR...2025

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Mitch Johnson injury and suspension

  • • Victor Wembanyama Cleared To Travel With Spurs For De'Aaron Fox's Return To Sacramento
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  • • Victor Wembanyama Day-To-Day With Low Back Soreness
    Victor 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...2024
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  • Gregg Popovich Misses Wolves Game On Saturday With Illness
    • Gregg Popovich Misses Wolves Game On Saturday With Illness
    Gregg 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...2024
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Timeline

  • 2025
    "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."

  • 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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  • • 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....2025
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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...2024
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Mitch Johnson stats and results

  • Mitch Johnson Following De'Aaron Fox's Spurs Debut: 'You Saw The Potential'
    • 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...2025
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  • • Fox's historic Spurs debut offers 'tantalizing' preview
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  • De'Aaron Fox To Make Spurs Debut On Wednesday
    • De'Aaron Fox To Make Spurs Debut On Wednesday
    De'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...2025
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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...2024
  • • 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...2024
  • • 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...2024
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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 […]...2024

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  • Sources: Raptors broad in search for next coach
    • Sources: Raptors broad in search for next coach
    2023
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  • Gregg Popovich updates: Spurs coach out indefinitely after health scare
    • Gregg Popovich updates: Spurs coach out indefinitely after health scare
    Photo 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...2024
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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....2024
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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....2024
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  • • Fox's historic Spurs debut offers 'tantalizing' preview
    2025
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  • • Raptors Taking Broad Approach To Head Coaching Search
    The Raptors have been granted permission to interviews a number of prominent assistant coaches for their head coaching job, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. Toronto parted ways with Nick Nurse, who coached them to a championship, after the season. The Warriors’ Kenny Atkinson, Bucks’ Charles Lee, Suns’ Kevin Young, Spurs’ Mitch Johnson, Kings’ Jordi Fernandez,...2023
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  • • The latest on Mitch Johnson and the Spurs' coaching situation
    Answering big questions about San Antonio's coaching situation with Gregg Popovich's ongoing absence....2024
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  • 'He's done an amazing job:' The coach entrusted with developing Victor Wembanyama getting rave reviews
    • 'He's done an amazing job:' The coach entrusted with developing Victor Wembanyama getting rave reviews
    Spurs acting head coach Mitch Johnson has risen to the occasion after stepping into the spot occupied by the legendary Gregg Popovich....2025
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Mitch Johnson schedule, game

  • • Spurs Unsure If Gregg Popovich Will Be Able To Coach Next Season
    2025
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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 ...2025
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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...2025
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  • • De'Aaron Fox To Make Spurs Debut On Wednesday
    2025
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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 […]...2024
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