The Latest Breaking News from Gregg Popovich

The Spurs found the perfect way to pay homage to Gregg Popovich in their first season opener without him on the sideline in nearly 30 years.

It could have been worse.

The Mavs had moved Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a seismic trade earlier this year, only to miss the playoffs and fall into the lottery, but after succeeding with a 1.8 percent chance, Dallas could select the highly-rated Cooper Flagg with the first pick next month

James and Steve Nash took a minute to honor Pop on their podcast.

The coach is stepping away from a role in which he won five championships with the Spurs. He will be hard to replace, on and off the court

The longtime Spurs coach suffered a mild stroke in November, which kept him sidelined for the rest of the season.

The longtime coach is transitioning to a role as the team's president.

Udoka recounted the story of telling Popovich he was offered a head coaching job for the first time.

Leonard began his career under Popovich in San Antonio.