The Dallas Wings made a significant decision on Friday by parting ways with head coach Latricia Trammell.
Trammell’s tenure with the team spanned two seasons, during which she recorded a 31-49 win-loss record, including a less than stellar performance of 2-3 in playoff games.
The last season saw the Wings struggle, finishing with a disappointing 9-31 record and failing to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
Greg Bibb, the team’s President and CEO, stated, “After a thorough evaluation of our basketball operations, including discussions with various stakeholders in our organization, I have opted to relieve Latricia Trammell from her head coaching role.”
He expressed gratitude for her contributions, adding, “On behalf of our organization, I wish Latricia all the best in her future endeavors.”
In addition to searching for a new head coach, the franchise is also set to hire a general manager for the first time ever, a role that Bibb previously managed himself.
“As part of our year-end assessment and long-term strategic planning, I have concluded that it is imperative to enhance and strengthen our basketball operations by bringing on a general manager to oversee daily activities,” Bibb explained.
“We have already initiated the search for this position, and I anticipate sharing updates soon. This new general manager will also lead the recruitment of the next head coach for the Dallas Wings.”
Trammell is now the fourth coach to be dismissed within a month, joining Curt Miller from Los Angeles, Tanisha Wright from Atlanta, and Teresa Weatherspoon from Chicago, all of whom had brief stints of less than three years with their respective teams.
Looking ahead, the Wings have the second-best odds of winning the draft lottery, trailing only the Los Angeles Sparks, and they also possess the option to swap picks with the Chicago Sky.
The draft lottery is set to take place on November 17, adding further intrigue to the Wings’ future.
Additionally, notable players such as Natasha Howard and Satou Sabally will enter the offseason as unrestricted free agents, presenting both challenges and opportunities for the franchise.
