Report: Gregg Popovich out indefinitely with health issue
Mitch Johnson will continue as interim head coach.
Many probably noticed Gregg Popovich’s absence from the Spurs win over the Timberwolves on Saturday for what was reported as him feeling “under the weather”, and now we know that absence will continue for an indefinite period of time. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Pop suffered a “health issue” before the game and will miss at least today and road Wednesday’s matches, if not more.
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich suffered a health issue before Saturday’s game and assistant Mitch Johnson is expected to be the interim head coach for indefinite period, including Monday vs. Clippers and Wednesday vs. Rockets, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/qqdDtyc2GJ
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 4, 2024
Assistant coach Mitch Johnson will continue to fill in as interim head coach in his absence. There have been no further reports on what Pop is dealing with, but although he has always been private about his health, Johnson did mention after Saturday’s game that this is not a new or unknown issue for him.
The San Antonio Spurs today announced that Head Coach Gregg Popovich will not travel with the team on the current road trip to Los Angeles and Houston. (Video from Saturday night- please keep Pop in your thoughts and prayers. I am hearing he is out indefinitely with a health… pic.twitter.com/eqbZ2uyMxW
— SpursRΞPORT (@SpursReporter) November 4, 2024
Whatever the issue is, hopefully he recovers soon and can return to his team. In the meantime, keep Pop in your thoughts and prayers!
