Spurs Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich is not expected to return this season, and his NBA future is uncertain as he recovers from a stroke suffered in November, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is not expected to return to the bench this season, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Popovich's long-term future with the organization remains uncertain as he continues to recover from a mild stroke he suffered in November.

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Gregg Popovich is not expected to return to the San Antonio Spurs this season, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The Spurs head coach's future is reportedly uncertain as he recovers from a stroke he suffered in November.

Gregg Popovich is not expected to return to the Spurs' bench for the remainder of this season, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Saturday. The San Antonio Spurs head coach had a mild stroke on Nov. 2 at the team facility and has not coached since then.

Gregg Popovich will be away from the Spurs for an indefinite period due to a health issue. Popovich, 75, suffered his health issue ahead of San Antonio's game against Minnesota on Saturday, Nov. 2. The Spurs initially announced Popovich would miss that game with an undisclosed illness but would later provide more information.

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is not expected to return to the Spurs this season, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Popovich has been in recovery from a mild stroke he suffered on Nov. 2, and Mitch Johnson has served as the team's interim head coach.

After suffering a mild stroke back in November, Gregg Popovich's future with the Spurs has become uncertain in 2025 and beyond.

It didn't take long for Gregg Popovich to become synonymous with the San Antonio Spurs organization.In his second full season after taking over as interim head coach in 1996, Popovich led the Spurs to their first of five NBA titles under his leadership.