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Gregg Popovich set for Spurs extension

Gregg Popovich will continue as the San Antonio Spurs' head coach

Gregg Popovich's existing five-year contract with the San Antonio Spurs came to an end after his side fell to a Game 7 loss to the Denver Nuggets, however, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that the legendary coach will sign a new deal in the coming days,

Once Gregg Popovich formally commits to return for his 24th season as San Antonio Spurs coach, he's expected to sign a three-year contract that will keep him as the highest-paid coach in the NBA, league sources told ESPN.

A Popovich contract extension has been a foregone conclusion for months, but the deal won't change the fact that he will continue to take his coaching future year to year, league sources said. Spurs ownership believes he's entitled to manage his future the way he wants, sources said.

Under Popovich's helm, the Spurs have qualified for the postseason in 22 consecutive seasons, also winning five championships -- most recently in 2014.