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Gregg Popovich is a master motivator. For years, Pop has consistently pushed his players to play their best. That’s why the San Antonio Spurs are consistently competitive and why Popovich has led the organization to multiple championships during his tenure. At Team USA minicamp, the Spurs head coach told the team that he would buy […]

DeMar DeRozan will be opening a new chapter in his career with the San Antonio Spurs. Recently, he spoke about his new head coach Gregg Popovich in addition to how DeRozan aims to be the leader of the Spurs squad. DeRozan, 28, who’s entering his 10th year in the league, carries with him a ton […]

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, one of the greatest basketball minds in history, holds a resume that even half of it would constitute other bench tacticians’ dreams. Five NBA titles, three Coach of the Year awards, and a playoff streak that’s older than most of the rookies this year top the list — and it […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has nothing but respect and admiration at what Becky Hammon is able to accomplish as a woman in the male-dominant world of the NBA. Hammon, who has been recently promoted by San Antonio to an assistant coach role following the departure of now Charlotte Hornets bench boss James […]

“Loyalty is just a word in this game.” – Isaiah Thomas’ reaction perfectly encapsulated the vibe of the controversial trade that sent Kawhi Leonard across the northern US border, and DeMar DeRozan down south to Texas. Two of the four involved parties came out of the biggest drama of the 2018 offseason with a bad […]

Training camps won’t start for NBA teams until September, but San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has begun tutoring DeMar DeRozan on the basketball court. Thursday marked the start of Team USA’s minicamp in Las Vegas, and with Popovich as the head coach of the squad and DeRozan among those invited to the workout, […]

DeMar DeRozan might still be in shock about the blockbuster trade that went down last week, but he’s already hoping to hit the ground running in a San Antonio Spurs uniform. The All-Star shooting guard revealed he’s already looking forward to forming a relationship with his new head coach, Gregg Popovich. “I’ve always been a […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was never shy of flaunting his friendship with his cornerstone player Tim Duncan, often saying in interviews that the two would likely hang them up simultaneously. “I kind of believed that,” Popovich said the other day in a telephone interview with Marc Stein of The New York Times, […]

By trading Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors, the San Antonio Spurs hope that most topics with regards to the forward will no longer follow them. Of course, even the Spurs themselves know that it’s not going to be that easy avoiding Leonard-related discussions. Still, for head coach Gregg Popovich, the end of Leonard’s time […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich might be aging, but he is far from seeking retirement after being the longest-tenured helmsman in the game. Popovich faced reporters for the first time since the passing of his wife, Erin, earlier in April — which caused his absence from the last three games of playoff competition, […]

The drama surrounding the San Antonio Spurs and Kawhi Leonard is finally over after he was traded to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan. It was a relationship that was strained mostly because of differences in opinion between the team’s medical staff and the second opinion that the player received along with his own personal […]

After LeBron James signed with the LA Lakers the spotlight has rightfully shifted back on the NBA’s biggest drama this year – the Kawhi Leonard situation. At one point it seemed like the star forward had the entire basketball media world at his feet because everybody was waiting for something to happen with him. Yet […]

Letting go of Danny Green was a bitter part of the San Antonio Spurs’ process of putting an end to the Kawhi Leonard saga. Gregg Popovich can project himself relieved over the fact that one of the strangest stretches in the Spurs franchise’s history is finally over, but he‘s certainly not feeling any happier now […]

Of the San Antonio Spurs’ Big Three, Tony Parker is the least outwardly changed by time. Where Tim  Duncan’s face now sports a few lines and grey specks of hair, and Manu Ginobili a bald dome, only perpetual stubble and sharpened features separate Parker young and old. And now, no Spur looks more different. San […]

The relationship between San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and former star forward Kawhi Leonard will never be the same. After forcing his way out of San Antonio, it’s clear that Leonard did everything in his power to get away from Popovich and the Spurs organization. Despite their great times together, including two NBA Finals […]

Now that the Kawhi Leonard deal is done, it’s time for the San Antonio Spurs and Gregg Popovich to figure out what’s next. Popovich and the Spurs were put into an incredibly tough situation by Kawhi and his camp. But Popovich is wishing Leonard well on his way out. Concerning Kawhi, Popovich told Tim Bontemps […]

Most believed Tony Parker would be a part of the San Antonio Spurs forever, but the two decided to go in different directions this offseason, and Parker signed on with the Charlotte Hornets. Gregg Popovich had been Parker’s coach since he came into the league and he said losing him is tough, but he will […]

Head coach Gregg Popovich addressed the media for the first time since his wife’s passing, immediately addressing the recent trade that sent San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard and sharpshooter Danny Green packing. The Spurs traded Leonard and Green for swingman DeMar DeRozan, center Jakob Poeltl and a first-round pick in next year’s draft, protected […]

The San Antonio Spurs are finally done with Kawhi Leonard. The drama that his injury issue brought last season was more than the Spurs franchise bargained for. Now, San Antonio is headed in a different direction with a new All-Star player on its roster. According to a recent report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Leonard and […]

With the San Antonio Spurs trading Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors, they finally can move on from a chapter of their history that got ugly this past year. After years of success, mistrust built up on both sides over the handling of Leonard’s mysterious quad injury. Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was constantly forced […]

Milwaukee Bucks new head coach Mike Budenholzer has learned a thing or two during his tenure under Gregg Popovich, a period which has prepared him to be not only one of the most coveted talents in his profession this offseason, but also given him the insight to see the big picture. The 48-year-old helmsman chatted […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Gregg Popovich have not made Kawhi Leonard happy for the last year or so. But Popovich and company are looking to try to make Kawhi “happy” with the eventual trade they include him in. "Kawhi in meeting with Pop, Pop gave him every indication that he was going to trade […]

During his time with the San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker was part of one of the best trios in the history of the NBA. Playing alongside Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili, Parker’s Spurs won four NBA titles and put together countless 50-win seasons. That they were also coached by future Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich, […]

In a bit of a surprise move on Friday afternoon, veteran point guard Tony Parker decided to ink a two-year, $10 million deal to join the Charlotte Hornets, ending his 17-season tenure with the San Antonio Spurs where he was a prominent fixture with the franchise. Following the announcement of the signing, San Antonio Spurs […]

Heading into free agency time in the NBA, one of the unresolved issues remaining is that of the San Antonio Spurs and Kawhi Leonard. Leonard is not a free agent yet (that will happen next season) but he might as well be. He has the Spurs at his fingertips despite the organization still holding the […]

It was supposed to be the ideal pairing of two of the best forwards in the NBA. There was no doubt that the two would terrorize the league for years to come. The San Antonio Spurs have previously been reported as one of the teams LeBron James is interested in going to, teaming up with […]

News broke back in May that superstar power forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves are “not in a good place internally.” This was reported by ESPN’s Zach Lowe on The Lowe Post. His colleague Brian Windhorst asked Lowe to share his thoughts on Towns and the Timberwolves. Here is what Lowe said via Hoops Hype’s […]

Ten years ago, the beginning of the San Antonio Spurs’ end was said to have taken place when the defending champions were eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals in Los Angeles. For a decade, tales of the Spurs’ demise became an annual tradition. For a moment, the […]

Kawhi Leonard wants out of San Antonio ahead of the NBA Draft. Apparently, the Spurs star has his eyes on Los Angeles even after meeting with coach Gregg Popovich earlier this week in San Diego. He’s also telling people he wants to end up in Los Angeles, preferably with the Lakers over the Clippers. The […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith fanned the flames a little more this morning after a reported meeting between San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard reportedly met with head coach Gregg Popovich to address his impending future. The longtime morning show personality said what’s perhaps the most clear cut revelation, which is Leonard telling Pop straight to […]

Despite recent reports of Kawhi Leonard being “irate” at coach Gregg Popovich and teammate Tony Parker for their comments, the San Antonio Spurs still remain “hopeful” that a reconciliation is still possible, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. “The Spurs haven’t given up hope of reconciling with Leonard, league sources say, though it is unclear if […]

In an interesting shake of events, the meeting between San Antonio Spurs maligned star Kawhi Leonard and head coach Gregg Popovich was not a direct response to the recent rumors of him seeking a potential trade, but rather one that had been scheduled for weeks, according to Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports. The two […]

Kawhi Leonard recently sat down with Gregg Popovich in a meeting with huge ramifications on the San Antonio Spurs. Leonard has long been rumored as wanting out of the team, while Popovich hasn’t been fond of the manner his star’s camp has been communicating with the franchise. Leonard can eventually be signed by the Spurs to […]

The San Antonio Spurs will be picking 18th at this week’s 2018 NBA Draft, providing the franchise with a chance to nab a young stud who could become one of the team’s core players in the future. Picking at such a late juncture in the draft normally doesn’t give any team a potential star, but […]

The previously reported meeting between San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard and head coach Gregg Popovich has yet to take place. Despite Leonard, Popovich, and former franchise star Tim Duncan rumored to all be in New York City — the two parties have yet to meet, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. “Leonard has communicated with […]

San Antonio Spurs star forward Kawhi Leonard reportedly wants out of the franchise, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. The ace defensive small forward’s camp is now in the process of seeking a trade, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. A Los Angeles native, Leonard is likely to set his sight on his hometown Lakers, […]

San Antonio Spurs icon Tim Duncan flew to New York City on Tuesday morning, coincidentally to potentially meet with head coach and confidant Gregg Popovich, who is scheduled to meet up with star forward Kawhi Leonard over the next few weeks, according to Jeff Garcia of News4SA.com Popovich will have to address issues with Kawhi […]

There have been many rumors swirling on when Gregg Popovich would put away his clipboard and retire from the San Antonio Spurs. These rumors can be dated all the way back when Tim Duncan retired; that Popovich might go out with him but the legendary coach decided to stay on. Now, it seems that there […]

The much-awaited conversation between San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich and his star forward Kawhi Leonard will take place in the near future, but it won’t be as straightforward as some expect. The longest-tenured coach is expected to be ultimately thorough with perhaps more than just one conversation with the 26-year-old star. “Sooner than […]