In the wake of coach Gregg Popovich's indefinite absence from the San Antonio Spurs due to a health issue, point guard Chris Paul said the club wanted "to play hard and compete for Pop because he set a standard.

The San Antonio Spurs announced on Monday morning that head coach Gregg Popovich would not make the team’s two-game road trip to face the Los Angeles Clippers and Houston Rockets. Veteran guard Chris Paul says the team is ready for the next few games while Popovich recovers.

Longtime San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, who experienced an undisclosed health issue over the weekend, will not be with the team for upcoming games in Los Angeles and Houston, the Spurs announced Monday.