Hammon served as one of Popovich's top assistants from 2014 to 2022 before taking over as the head coach of the Las Vegas Aces. She immediately won two WNBA titles and is certainly qualified to make the jump back to the NBA. She almost took over as the Portland Trail Blazers ' head coach but was beat out by Chauncey Billups.

I will continue to focus on my health,” said the 76-year-old Spurs coach, who has been sidelined since suffering a stroke in November.

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 with the hope that I can return to coaching in the future.

Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich won't return to the sidelines for the San Antonio Spurs this season, but hopes to "return to coaching in the future," he announced Thursday.

Gregg Popovich will not coach the San Antonio Spurs again this season, but he isn't ruling out a comeback in the future.

The 76-year-old met with San Antonio management Thursday, and he and the team released a statement afterward about his status.

San Antonio's longtime coach says he will not return to the sidelines in 2024-25 as he continues to recover from his stroke.

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich will not return to the team this season, he announced Thursday. Popovich, 76, suffered a stroke in November. He has not coached a game since Oct. 31. “I’ve decided not to return to the sidelines this season,

Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich is not expected to coach again this season and his future is uncertain. Will he ever return to the sidelines or is he done? Matt Roy, Chuck Miketinac, and Don Harris talk about the future of the winningest coach in NBA history and of the Spurs.