Latest News About San Antonio Spurs Coaching Staff

Here’s the latest on the Spurs coaching staff based on recent reports:

• Mitch Johnson is the head coach. Multiple outlets reported that Johnson, who had been serving as interim head coach during the 2024-25 season, was appointed as the full-time head coach in 2025.[1][2][3]
• Gregg Popovich transitioned to a front-office role (president of basketball operations) while remaining with the organization in a key leadership capacity.[6]
• The Spurs announced further coaching staff changes in 2025–2026, including additions to the on-court staff and development roles as part of ongoing roster development and accountability for performance and player growth.[5][10]

Key timeline highlights

• May 2025: Mitch Johnson named head coach after serving as interim earlier in the season; Popovich steps into a front-office leadership position.[2][1][6]
• August 2025: Spurs announce coaching staff additions and promotions to bolster assistant coaching and player development roles, reflecting a broad-scale reshaping of the staff around the Johnson era.[5]

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• Coaching leadership transition: Popovich hands day-to-day duties to Johnson on the sideline, with Popovich guiding from the front office, indicating a gradual passing of the torch while preserving organizational culture.[2][6]

If you’d like, I can pull the latest articles and summarize any specific angles (e.g., Johnson’s coaching philosophy, how the staff changes affect Wembanyama’s development, or what the new assistants bring to the table). I can also provide a concise timeline or a chart of the coaching staff changes. Would you prefer a focused recap on Johnson’s approach or a broader staff-change timeline?

Citations:

• Johnson named head coach and Popovich transition to front office.[1][6][2]
• August 2025 coaching staff additions and promotions.[5]
• Season kickoff story referencing Johnson as head coach.[10]