Spurs coach Gregg Popovich talks with forward Victor Wembanyama during a time out in the first half of their NBA game with the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Frost Bank Center on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024.

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. The 76-year-old Popovich, the NBA's all-time coaching wins leader,

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.

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 coach Gregg Popovich suffered a mild stroke Nov. 2 and has missed all but five of the team's games this season.

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

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.