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The NBA will announce the 2025-26 Coach of the Year during Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, with finalists Mitch Johnson of the Spurs, J.B. Bickerstaff of the Pistons, and Joe Mazzulla of the Celtics. Johnson led San Antonio to a 62-20 regular season and its first playoff appearance since 2019 as the Spurs face the Thunder in a series tied 2-2; the award decision is set for 7:30 p.m. ET before the game.
San Antonio Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich suffered a mild stroke on November 2 and is undergoing rehabilitation, with a full recovery expected. However, his return to coaching remains uncertain, leading to speculation that he may have coached his last NBA game at age 75. Mitch Johnson will serve as interim head coach until at least the new year. Medical experts suggest that a return to coaching could be challenging due to the stress involved, although the specifics of Popovich's condition have not been fully disclosed.
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is out indefinitely due to an undisclosed health issue, with assistant Mitch Johnson stepping in as interim head coach. Popovich, 75, missed the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, which the Spurs won 113-103. Johnson received praise for his performance, particularly from veteran player Chris Paul. Popovich, the longest-tenured NBA head coach, has led the Spurs to five NBA titles and holds the record for most career wins.