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.

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 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.

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.

Gregg Popovich had an “emotional” in-person meeting with Spurs players before officially announcing he would miss the rest of the NBA season, according to a new report. The legendary San Antonio coach’s “NBA future remains uncertain as he recovers” from a stroke suffered in early November,