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.

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich said Thursday he will not return to the bench this season as he continues to recuperate from a stroke he suffered in November, according to a statement released by the team.

Earlier this week the San Antonio Spurs learned that head coach Gregg Popovich would not be returning for the rest of the 2024-25 season. "I've decided not to

Gregg Popovich will not coach this season. He is not ruling out a comeback in the future. Popovich met with the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, releasing a statement afterward to make his decision on this season — and hope for next season — public.

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.

The 76-year-old suffered a stroke on November 2 at Frost Bank Center before a home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves

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

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