Day: February 27, 2025

Gregg Popovich Meets With Spurs’ Players For First Time Since Stroke, Won’t Return This SeasonGregg Popovich Meets With Spurs’ Players For First Time Since Stroke, Won’t Return This Season

Gregg Popovich addressed the San Antonio Spurs’ players for the first time on Thursday since he suffered a stroke in November. Popvoich gave them an update on his recovery and that he will be unable to return to the sidelines this season.

Mitch Johnson has served as acting head coach in place of Popovich.

The Spurs have been in the play-in mix this season, but will also be without Victor Wembanyama for the remainder of the season due to a blood clot in his shoulder.

Popovich also released the following statement:

“I’ve decided not to return to the sidelines this season. Mitch Johnson and his staff have done a wonderful job and the resolve and professionalism the players have shown, sticking together during a challenging season, has been outstanding. I will continue to focus on my health with the hope that I can return to coaching in the future.”

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Joel Embiid, Sixers Expected To Decide Next Course Of Action Before End Of WeekJoel Embiid, Sixers Expected To Decide Next Course Of Action Before End Of Week

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to make a decision on his next course of action with his left knee by the end of this week, sources tell Jake Fischer. Embiid has met with more than 10 doctors for counsel on how to deal with the ongoing discomfort and swelling in his knee. Embiid has already undergone multiple meniscus surgeries.

Embiid may not need to undergo a season-ending surgery at this time and continues to hope for a procedure that would allow him to return to his MVP form. But neither the Sixers’ own medial staff or external doctors have been able to identify a path for Embiid to get right.

If Embiid were to undergo a significant procedure, he not only would miss the remainder of the current season but could miss part of next season.

Further complicating the situation is that Embiid and the Sixers appear not to be fully on the same page. When ESPN’s Lisa Salters reported that Embiid told her he likely needs offseason surgery, sources say the news took the Sixers by surprise. The Sixers, however, continue to view Embiid as their franchise star. Embiid and the Sixers signed a three-year, $193 million extension in September that some around the league now believe to be untradeable.

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