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.

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

Per NBA insider Chris Haynes, Popovich addressed the team on Thursday for the first time since suffering a stroke in November to inform them he would miss the remainder of the season.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, who issued a statement saying he won't return this season after his stroke, held an emotional in-person meeting with players, sources told ESPN.

The NBA world has been hit with the news that San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich won't be returning to the sidelines this season. Following a stroke that he suffered last year, Popovich has been out recovering but he won't be coming back this year.

Spurs players shared details around Gregg Popovich's first meeting with the team since he suffered a mild stroke in November.

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 Spurs have been without head coach Gregg Popovich since November, and that absence will last through the remainder of the 2024-25 season. Popovich suffered a 'mild' stroke ahead of San Antonio's Nov.

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich informed his team Thursday he will not be returning this season as he recovers from a November stroke.

NBA fans send their support to Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich after emotional news about his NBA future emerges.

Gregg Popovich had an emotional in-person meeting with Spurs players before officially announcing he would miss the rest of the NBA season.