Sources – Mitch Johnson will coach the Spurs with Gregg Popovich suffering from illness

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich suffered a health issue before Saturday’s game, and assistant Mitch Johnson is expected to be the interim coach for the near future, including Monday’s game against the Clippers, sources told ESPN.

Popovich (75 years old) suffered a health condition before the Spurs’ victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday evening. The team said Popovich was suffering from an undisclosed illness.

The Spurs said on Monday that Popovich did not travel with the team to games in Los Angeles and Houston.

“Mitch did a great job, man,” Spurs goalkeeper Chris Paul said after Saturday’s win. “I think our entire coaching staff (did that). Things happen in this league all the time, and just like with players, he’s the next guy up. So, shoutout to Mitch, he did a great job tonight.”

Popovich is the NBA’s career leader with 1,390 victories and another 170 in the postseason while winning five NBA titles. He’s in his 29th season, all with San Antonio.