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Popovich Moving On

am800-sports-basketball-nba-spurs-raptors--1.4145049 WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 26: Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs looks on against the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center on November 26, 2016 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (Head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs looks on against the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center on November 26, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images))

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Gregg Popovich says hes not looking back after yesterdays blockbuster trade with Toronto

The most tumultuous offseason in Gregg Popovich's two decades with the Spurs ended with the trade of star Kawhi Leonard to Toronto.

Yesterday the Spurs traded Leonard and Danny Green to the Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a conditional 2019 first-round pick.

And Popovich says he is fine with that.

''At his point, my main interest is definitely not to look back.   I'm thrilled to have DeMar and Jakob join us. From that point on, that's where my focus will be.''

Popovich was jovial and heartfelt in speaking to the media for the first time since his wife, Erin, died April 18.

Popovich said this offseason has been ''difficult'' for him, but it has not dampened the 69-year-old's desire to continue coaching.

''When I can't do it anymore or don't want to do it or people don't want to do it with me, then I'll stop doing it, but I'm fine."