Gregg Popovich has confirmed he won't return to coach the San Antonio Spurs this season. Per NBA insider Chris Haynes, Popovich addressed the team on Thursday for the first time since suffering a stroke in November to inform the players he would miss the remainder of the season.

Gregg Popovich confirmed that he will not return to the bench this season, telling the Spurs players in person before releasing a statement. Popovich has been out since suffering a mild stroke before a game on Nov.

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich told his team Thursday he will not return to the bench this season, the team announced. Popovich's long-term future with the organization remains uncertain as he continues to recover from a mild stroke he suffered in November.

Popovich has not coached since suffering what the Spurs described as a “mild stroke” on Nov. 2. His status for next season is in question.

Popovich addressed Spurs players on Thursday for the first time to inform them of his decision not to return, according to reports by ESPN and NBA insider Chris Haynes. ESPN also

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

Longtime NBA head coach Gregg Popovich has reportedly addressed the San Antonio Spurs to let them know that he won't be returning this season. The veteran head coach has been out following a stroke that he suffered last year.

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

Mitch Johnson will see out the season as San Antonio Spurs head coach after Gregg Popovich met with the roster and decided not to return to the sidelines and focus on health