It won’t happen, and nobody knows when — or if — Popovich will be back on the Spurs’ sideline. Popovich’s absence is a glaring one in Paris this week for the pair of NBA matchups between the Pacers and Spurs on Thursday and Saturday; he’s back home, recovering from a November stroke.

PARIS – Legendary San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is “attacking his rehab with the same resilience” after suffering a stroke in November that he’d shown on the bench, chief executive RC Buford said, but his return to the team this season remains in question.

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich remains away from the bench as he recovers from a stroke, with his return this season still up in the air.

As the Spurs move past the midway point of the season, there is no timeline for legendary coach Gregg Popovich's return to the bench. Popovich has been out since he suffered a mild stroke before a Nov 2 game,

With the San Antonio Spurs in Paris for a pair of games against the Indiana Pacers this week, the absence of coach Gregg Popovich looms over what would otherwise be a showcase for the NBA and ...

The San Antonio Spurs' trip to Paris has included a mixture of food, fun, culture and winning. The only thing missing is Gregg Popovich

Spurs acting head coach Mitch Johnson has risen to the occasion after stepping into the spot occupied by the legendary Gregg Popovich.

"It's very possible that he'll be the face of basketball. Not just NBA basketball, but world basketball," said Pacers coach Rick Carlisle.

PARIS (AP) — The NBA is still exploring ways to expand its role in European basketball and those talks with FIBA and other stakeholders will continue, Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday.

1. The Clippers have out-rebounded their opponents in four straight games. 2. The Clippers are 7-0 on the road when leading after the third period. 3. The Clippers are 16-3 versus teams with a below .500 record. 4. The Spurs have lost four straight home games. 5. The Spurs have recorded more turnovers than their opponent in five straight games.

The NBA has a crowded national TV schedule this week with plenty of eye-popping games. Here's what to watch for.

The NBA is still exploring ways to expand its role in European basketball and those talks with FIBA and other stakeholders will continue, Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday.