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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich talks with the media during an NBA basketball media day Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Popovich lauds Silver’s response to China over tweet rift

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

United States' Marcus Smart points near United States' coach Gregg Popovich during a quarterfinal match against France for the FIBA Basketball World Cup in Dongguan in southern China's Guangdong province on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. France defeated United States 89-79. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

U.S. beaten by France, 89-79, in basketball World Cup quarterfinals

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

In this Friday, Aug. 9, 2019 photo, released by Lima 2019 News Services, Race Imboden of the United States takes a knee, as teammates Mick Itkin and Gerek Meinhardt stand on the podium after winning the gold medal in team's foil, at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. "Racism, gun control, mistreatment of immigrants, and a president who spreads hate are at the top of a long list" of America's problems, Imboden said in a tweet sent after his medals ceremony. "I chose to sacrifice my moment today at the top of the podium to call attention to issues that I believe need to be addressed. (Jose Sotomayor/Lima 2019 News Services via AP) ** FILE **

SNYDER: Apolitical sports coverage doesn’t mix with social justice

By Deron Snyder

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich prepares for Game 5 of an NBA basketball first round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

Popovich negotiating new deal with San Antonio Spurs

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, defends as San Antonio Spurs center LaMarcus Aldridge drives to the rim in the first half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jokic, Nuggets hold off Spurs 90-86 in Game 7 to advance

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich prepares for Game 5 of an NBA basketball first round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

Spurs seeking a Game 7; Nuggets look to advance

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton, left, defends against San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round basketball playoff series Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

DeMar DeRozan raises game another level in San Antonio

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton, left, defends against San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round basketball playoff series Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

DeRozan leads Spurs past Nuggets in Game 1, 101-96

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan (10) listens to coach Gregg Popovich during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Washington. The Spurs won 129-112. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nuggets brace for Popovich, Spurs in return to playoffs

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich argues with referee after being ejected in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Popovich ejected 63 seconds into game against Denver

Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs guard Marco Belinelli, right, goes up for a basket as Denver Nuggets forward Mason Plumlee defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets rout Spurs 113-85; Popovich ejected after 63 seconds

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs fans pose for a photo in front of a sign thanking Spurs legend Manu Ginobili before an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in San Antonio. Ginobili's jersey will be retired after the game. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Spurs retire Ginobili’s jersey during emotional ceremony

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' DeMar DeRozan, right, drives around Cleveland Cavaliers' Jordan Clarkson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

DeRozan leads Spurs past Cavs as team honors Ginobili

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder's Jerami Grant (9) attempts to shoot against San Antonio Spurs' Rudy Gay (22) as Thunder guard Russell Westbrook looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Aldridge, Spurs hand Thunder fourth straight loss, 116-102

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) chases a loose ball past San Antonio Spurs forward Dante Cunningham (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Aldridge leads Spurs past Wizards 132-119

By Raul Dominguez - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots as Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Spurs beat Pistons 119-107; Popovich ties Sloan

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) is fouled going to the net by Utah Jazz forward Jae Crowder (99) as forward Royce O'Neale (23) watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Kawhi Leonard’s return to San Antonio not just another game

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' DeMar DeRozan (10) shoots against Boston Celtics' Daniel Theis during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Spurs scored 46 in third to race past Celtics, 120-111

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' DeMar DeRozan, right, drives against Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Gay scores 21 as the Spurs defeat 76ers 123-96

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) celebrates during the final seconds of the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 98-93. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Dunn, Markkanen rally Bulls late to beat Spurs, 98-93

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press