The Atlanta Dream have announced the firing of coach Tanisha Wright after three seasons with the team. Wright took over in 2022 and led the Dream to the playoffs in the last two seasons, but they were eliminated in the opening round both years. Executive Vice President and GM Dan Padover thanked Wright for her contributions to rebuilding the team but stated that a change was needed to take the organization to the next level.
The Dream finished the 2022 season with a 15-25 record and had to win their last few games to qualify for the playoffs. The team has a strong young core with players like Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray, as well as veteran center Tina Charles. However, Atlanta has not had a winning record since the 2018 season.
Wright’s firing makes her the third WNBA coach to be let go in recent weeks, following Curt Miller in Los Angeles and Teresa Weatherspoon in Chicago. The Dream will now begin their search for a new coach to lead the team. The decision comes as part of the team’s efforts to become a top contender in the WNBA.
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