Dallas Wings fire coach Latricia Trammell

The Dallas Wings Coach Latricia Trammell was fired on Friday.

Trammell went 31-49 in two seasons with the Dallas Wings, including 2-3 in the playoffs. Last season The team took the lead with 9:31 and missed that WNBA postseason For the first time since 2020.

“After an extensive review of our basketball operations department, which included interviews and discussions with stakeholders across our organization, I have made the decision to relieve Latricia Trammell of her duties as head coach of the Dallas Wings,” said Greg Bibb, president and CEO of the team. “On behalf of our entire organization, I would like to thank Latricia for her commitment and wish her all the best for the future.”

The Wings will also look to hire a general manager for the first time. Bibb has been responsible for GM duties in the past.

“As part of our year-end review process and in conjunction with our long-term strategic organizational planning, I have decided to expand and strengthen our basketball operations by hiring a general manager who will oversee the day-to-day operations of our basketball group,” Bibb said. “The search for this individual has already begun and I hope to hear more news about this recruitment soon. The general manager will lead the search for the next head coach of the Dallas Wings.”

Trammell is the fourth coach to be fired in the last month. She joined Curt Miller of Los Angeles, Tanisha Wright of Atlanta and Teresa Weatherspoon of Chicago. None of the four had been with the organization for more than three years.

Dallas has the second-best chance of winning the draft lottery after Los Angeles, and the Wings also have the right to trade picks with Chicago. The Sky will also take part in the draft lottery, which will take place on November 17th.

Wings stars Natasha Howard and Satou Sabally are both unrestricted free agents this offseason.

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