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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich sidelined indefinitely with undisclosed illness
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Mitch Johnson is stressing a business as usual approach for the San Antonio Spurs while coach Gregg Popovich is out indefinitely while recovering from an illness. “Just stay consistent with the messaging that we have had,” Johnson said Monday night...
Johnson and Paul lead Spurs past Timberwolves 113-103 as Popovich misses game with illness
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Keldon Johnson had 25 points, Chris Paul added 15 points and 13 assists, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-103 on Saturday night without coach Gregg Popovich, who missed the game due to illness. Jeremy Sochan added 19 points and 10...
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich misses game against Timberwolves because of undisclosed illness
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich missed the Spurs' game Saturday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of an undisclosed illness. Assistant coach Mitch Johnson took over the head coaching duties. Johnson said he was informed about 2 1/2 hours prior to...
OKC's Holmgren gets the best of San Antonio's Wembanyama in latest matchup between young 7-footers
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Chet Holmgren gets tired of addressing what he considers a manufactured rivalry with Victor Wembanyama, but he understands the hype. Wembanyama is 7-foot-3, and Holmgren is 7-foot-1. Wembanyama was last year's Rookie of the Year for the San Antonio Spurs, and...
Analysis: NBA and WNBA coaching jobs 'don’t have a long shelf life.' Lately that's been 1 to 3 years
Erik Spoelstra quietly made history last week. He didn't see a reason for celebration. Spoelstra is in his 17th season as coach of the Miami Heat, which is the third-longest uninterrupted tenure by one coach with one team in NBA history. Gregg Popovich is in his 29th year with San...
Miami Heat will unveil Pat Riley Court at their season opener against Orlando Magic
MIAMI (AP) — It’s rare that Pat Riley doesn’t get to make the final call when it comes to Miami Heat matters. After all, he is the president. The person in charge. Just about every big decision needs his approval. Except this one. To commemorate the start of his...
It may be a golden age for France in the NBA. And not just because of Victor Wembanyama
The reigning NBA rookie of the year. The reigning NBA defensive player of the year. The No. 1, No. 2 and No. 6 overall picks in this year's NBA draft. They all have something in common. They're French. It's not a new concept for France to have players in the NBA;...
With Victor Wembanyama leading the way, Spurs add Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes for playoff push
San Antonio Spurs Last season: 22-40, missed playoffs for fifth straight season after matching the league record with 22 straight postseason appearances. COACH: Gregg Popovich (29th season, all with Spurs, 1,388-821). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 24 at Dallas. ...
Spurs bring in veteran guard Paul to provide leadership for Wembanyama and their youthful roster
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs tried to provide David Robinson and Tim Duncan with all they needed to develop quickly, but were lacking a bit when it came to their newest superstar, Victor Wembanyama. Robinson and Duncan had veteran players like Paul Pressey, Terry Porter...
Victor Wembanyama will be a medalist at the Paris Olympics. Gold or silver awaits him on Saturday
PARIS (AP) — Blood stained the neckline of Victor Wembanyama's jersey after France clinched a spot in the gold-medal game at the Paris Olympics, courtesy of a fresh cut on the left side of his neck. He did plenty of sweating during the game and was holding back tears when it was all over. ...
