Gregg Popovich Stable After Fainting Incident

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, 76, fainted while dining at a San Antonio steakhouse on Tuesday night and was transported to the hospital as a precaution. This follows a mild stroke Popovich suffered in November 2024, which led him to step away from coaching for most of the 2024-25 NBA season. Popovich was alert and stable by the time he reached the hospital and has since returned home, where he is recovering well. Assistant coach Mitch Johnson has served as interim head coach during Popovich's absence, with no official timeline announced for Popovich's return. Popovich, a Hall of Famer and the NBA’s all-time leader in coaching victories, has expressed his hope to return but is prioritizing his health. The Spurs and Popovich have not commented on whether he will be back for the 2025-26 season.