Latest Gregg Popovich News

Lakers conduct a public coaching search, considering Hurley and Redick, in hopes of pleasing LeBron

Jun. 07, 2024 00:01 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers' coaching search has been very public, seemingly chaotic and dominated by famous names. Totally Hollywood, in other words. The Lakers' reported plan to offer a massive contract to UConn coach Dan Hurley is the latest twist in...

The coaching carousel spins fast in the NHL: Job security just doesn't exist

May. 13, 2024 11:25 AM EDT

Paul Maurice is in his second season coaching the Florida Panthers, trying to guide them to a second consecutive appearance in the Stanley Cup Final. It was pointed out to him not long ago that, in his current profession, two years seems like an eternity. Such is the life he chose. ...

Victor Wembanyama's rookie season is over. The Spurs say he won't play on Sunday in their finale

Apr. 13, 2024 18:13 PM EDT

Victor Wembanyama's rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs is over. The Spurs said that the 7-foot-4 French phenom will not play in Sunday's season finale against the Detroit Pistons, ending a year that will almost certainly see him take home rookie of the year honors. ...

Wemby's rookie year is winding down, and the numbers he put up are historic

Apr. 12, 2024 08:28 AM EDT

Victor Wembanyama figured he might be getting into trouble. It was a rare moment of celebration for the San Antonio Spurs in this long season, a win over the New York Knicks last month that had another sold-out crowd stirred into a frenzy. He had just intercepted the game’s final...

With All-Star Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way, young Thunder confident heading into the playoffs

Apr. 11, 2024 15:21 PM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault used Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's subtle sacrifices to show why the Thunder aren't like most playoff contenders that carry the “young team” label. “Imagine if you’re a player and you can just get 40?” Daigneault said....

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 26 as Thunder roll past Wembanyama-less Spurs, 127-89

Apr. 11, 2024 09:04 AM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunder coach Mark Daigneault has preached all season that his team is about the process rather than results. Wednesday's performance supported his claim. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points in 26 minutes, and Oklahoma City rolled past the Victor...

Victor Wembanyama has key late block, Spurs rally to beat reeling Pelicans 111-109

Apr. 05, 2024 23:44 PM EDT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half and had a crucial block on Herb Jones’ shot in the final seconds to lift the San Antonio Spurs to a 111-109 victory over the reeling New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. Wembanyama and the Spurs...

Nikola Jokic scores 42 and outduels Victor Wembanyama in Nuggets' 110-105 win over Spurs

Apr. 03, 2024 01:08 AM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Chalk this one up to Nikola Jokic after Victor Wembanyama came up just short of outdueling the player who is hoping to soon pick up his third MVP award. Jokic scored 42 points and outdueled the Rookie of the Year favorite in Denver's 110-105 win over the San Antonio...

Vassell scores 31 and Wembanyama has 19 points and 5 blocks to lead Spurs past Jazz 118-111

Mar. 28, 2024 00:41 AM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Devin Vassell scored 31 points, Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and five blocks and the San Antonio Spurs ran past the Utah Jazz 118-111 on Wednesday night. “He’s becoming a real problem for defenses," Wembanyama said of Vassell. "It’s beautiful to see...