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Gregg Popovich continues to make progress from the stroke he suffered on November 2nd and the San Antonio Spurs remain hopeful he will resume his role as head coach. Popovich has been head coach of the Spurs since 1996.

Mitch Johnson has coached the Spurs on an interim basis in Popovich's absence. Johnson has been with the Spurs since 2018 and has been a candidate for other head coaching jobs.

Popovich will turn 76 in January. 

Via Sam Amick/The Athletic

Spurs playing better without Pop. This is the best they’ve been playing in seven years.