Gregg Popovich addressed the Spurs for the first time since suffering a stroke in November and informed the team he won't return this season.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported earlier this week that Gregg Popovich, who suffered a mild stroke in November, was unlikely to resume his role as head coach of the Spurs this season.According to NBA insider Chris Haynes,

Gregg Popovich, one of the greatest coaches in NBA history, has been absent from the Spurs' sidelines since November.In 2023, Popovich signed a five-year contract extension with San Antonio, the franchise he's won five titles with.