Gregg Popovich reportedly not expected to return to Spurs this season, future uncertain after suffering stroke

Gregg Popovich is not expected to return to the San Antonio Spurs this season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

The Spurs head coach’s future is reportedly uncertain as he recovers from a stroke he suffered in November. He had been out indefinitely since then.

This is the second piece of brutal news this week for the Spurs, who are still reeling from losing franchise superstar Victor Wembanyama for the season due to deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. San Antonio’s record currently sits at 24-30, and they have little reason to continue competing this season.

Updates on Popovich’s condition have been sporadic at best. He didn’t release a personal statement until December, and Spurs CEO R.C. Buford said last month he was “attacking” his rehab. At no point has a timetable been laid out.