Gregg Popovich is expected to sign a three-year extension to remain as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs.

Popovich will still continue to take his coaching future on a year to year basis. The owners of the Spurs believe Popovich has earned the right to manage his future as he deems fit.

Popovich will coach Team USA in the FIBA World Cup in China in September and in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. 

Gregg Popovich is negotiating a contract extension to remain with the San Antonio Spurs.

Popovich's future with the Spurs was in doubt following their first round exit, but he confirmed on Monday he'll return next season.

Popovich expressed optimism about next season.

"It's just the beginning of a new culture for a new group," he said. "So we will have a little bit of corporate knowledge going into next season, and they'll show that, I think."

Gregg Popovich avoided questions about whether he would return to coach the San Antonio Spurs next season.

Popovich, who was in the final year of his contract, will coach Team USA in the FIBA Basketball World Cup this summer.

"I'm a head coach in the NBA. I don't think about what that means in the future," said Popovich following the Spurs' game 7 loss to the Nuggets.

One Spurs source said he had "no doubt" that Popovich would return next season.

DeMar DeRozan received a $25,000 fine for his 4th quarter ejection in the San Antonio Spurs' game 4 loss to the Denver Nuggets.

DeRozan threw the ball at Scott Foster after he was called for a charge and was given two technical fouls.

"Frustration. I thought it was a bad call," said DeRozan following the game.

Michael Malone said the Denver Nuggets were living in the moment after winning their first game in San Antonio since 2012. The Nuggets' 117-103 win tied the series 2-2.

"I saw a confidence. I saw a young team that was not thinking about 2012. Because if you think about the last seven years that's going to overwhelm you. We're living in the present. We're living today," said Malone.

Malone emphasized the importance of physicality before the game. Gregg Popovich said the Spurs failed to respond.

"Overall, the Nuggets competed, and we did not. Their physicality was obvious from the get-go. We knew that was gonna happen, and we did not respond. So it was a very disappointing loss, 'cause I think the Nuggets played harder and smarter than we did," Popovich.

DeMar DeRozan was ejected in the 4th quarter after throwing a ball at official Scott Foster.

"Frustration. I thought it was a bad call. Combination of both," said DeRozan on his ejection. 

The Sacramento Kings will interview Luke Walton and Ettore Messina to be their next head coach after firing Dave Joerger.

Walton, who recently parted ways with the Lakers, is reportedly the front runner for the position.

The Kings will also request permission to interview Spurs assistant Ettore Messina. 

Donatas Motiejunas will sign with the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.

Motiejunas has spent the past two seasons playing in China. This past season, Motiejunas averaged 27.3 points, 14.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 34.3 minutes per game.

Motiejunas had a prolonged restricted free agency in 16-17 with the Houston Rockets before signing with the Brooklyn Nets. After the Rockets matched the offer sheet, Motiejunas skipped his physical which voided the deal. Motiejunas eventually signed with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Gregg Popovich was ejected 63 seconds into the San Antonio Spurs' 113-85 loss to the Denver Nuggets.

Popovich received two technical fouls after arguing a non-call on LaMarcus Aldridge.

It was the fastest ejection of this season.

"You'll have to ask the officials," said Popovich following the game.