The story, as Buford tells it, goes like this: Claudio Crippa, an international scout for the Spurs, proposed going to see a youth game before checking out Doumbouya. Buford saw Wembanyama play for the first time that day. And the seeds for the Spurs' new master plan were immediately planted.

Legendary Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is the oldest head coach in the NBA, but there was little doubt he would return for a 29th season with San Antonio's future so bright. While last season didn't ...

We know in a season it is not going to be a straight line,” Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said. “The long term is never being questioned."

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich remains away from the San Antonio Spurs as he recovers from a stroke, but he is still in tune with his players. Spurs guard Chris Paul revealed that Popovich calls him after every game to discuss what the coach saw.

Gregg Popovich is still away from the San Antonio Spurs after he suffered a stroke last fall. While it’s unclear when he will be able to return to the bench, if at all, Spurs CEO R.C. Buford, a longtime friend of Popovich, had a very positive update on his recovery on Wednesday.

It won't happen, and nobody knows when — or if — Popovich will be back on the Spurs' sideline. Popovich's absence is a glaring one in Paris this week for the pair of NBA matchups between the Pacers and Spurs on Thursday and Saturday; he's back home, recovering from a November stroke.

The San Antonio Spurs' trip to Paris has included a mixture of food, fun, culture and winning. The only thing missing is Gregg Popovich

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As the Spurs move past the midway point of the season, there is no timeline for legendary coach Gregg Popovich's return to the bench. Popovich has been out since he suffered a mild stroke before a Nov 2 game,

Gregg Popovich will be away from the Spurs for an indefinite period due to a health issue. Popovich, 75, suffered his health issue ahead of San Antonio's game against Minnesota on Saturday, Nov. 2. The Spurs initially announced Popovich would miss that game with an undisclosed illness but would later provide more information.