Popovich done coaching Spurs, Johnson takes over, sources say

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Basketball Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich will no longer be head coach of the San Antonio Spurs and is transitioning to a full-time role as the team's president of basketball operations, the team announced Friday.

Mitch Johnson, who took over for Popovich after he suffered a mild stroke in Nov., will take over head coaching duties on a permanent basis, sources told ESPN.

Johnson led San Antonio to a 31-45 record in Popovich's absence.

Popovich has been involved with the Spurs so far this offseason, and will continue to be a vital member of the franchise's day-to-day operations, sources added.

Popovich has even been present at San Antonio's facility in recent days, and as much…