Don’t expect an official announcement but the front office is operating as if Popovich will return to the sidelines for at least one more season. A couple sources I’ve discussed this with believe that the addition of Wembanyama could help convince the coaching legend to stick around for a while longer.
Popovich’s latest contract expired after the 2023 season. According to a team source, if and when he officially decides to return, Popovich is expected to sign a three-year contract that will pay him in the neighborhood of $14 million per year. The contract will also allow him to opt out after either of the first two seasons.
I don’t think Pop will ever retire.
If he ever does retire from coaching, you think he stays active with the front office or just comes and goes like Duncan?
I think he’s involved deeply for as long as he can. Front office probably.
He’s just going to take the Ichiro approach
I hope he never does.