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.

Gregg Popovich has confirmed he won't return to coach the San Antonio Spurs this season. Per NBA insider Chris Haynes, Popovich addressed the team on Thursday for the first time since suffering a stroke in November to inform the players he would miss the remainder of the season.

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.

The San Antonio Spurs have been coached by Gregg Popovich for 29 years. Since taking over as head coach in 1996, Popovich has become arguably the greatest NBA coach of all time. With such a lengthy résumé,

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.

Spurs players shared details around Gregg Popovich's first meeting with the team since he suffered a mild stroke in November.

Gregg Popovich had an emotional in-person meeting with Spurs players before officially announcing he would miss the rest of the NBA season.

NBA fans send their support to Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich after emotional news about his NBA future emerges.