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I don't have an opinion on Trammell, but seems like Greg Bibb is the bigger problem in Dallas. So many odd personnel decisions over the years
Agreed. I can see TSpoon going there
I don't have an opinion on Trammell, but seems like Greg Bibb is the bigger problem in Dallas. So many odd personnel decisions over the years
Greg Bibb is the major issue in Dallas, as far as I'm concerned, and has been for quite some time. AFter all, he hired all these people.I don't have an opinion on Trammell, but seems like Greg Bibb is the bigger problem in Dallas. So many odd personnel decisions over the years
Okay, the WNBA off-season is officially drunk and had an edible.
I don't see it even though Phoenix was mediocre this year. Ishbia dropping over a million on a new coach only to can him after one season would be an interesting choice.As to coaching turnover I can only hope and pray that will also come to Phoenix.
Okay, the WNBA off-season is officially drunk and had an edible.
With the draft lottery and expansion draft around the corner, how are these teams able to make any decisions?Up to 6 vacancies now. Still wouldn't be shocked if we saw one of Sides or Quinn get canned.
I don't see it even though Phoenix was mediocre this year. Ishbia dropping over a million on a new coach only to can him after one season would be an interesting choice.
Hopefully with the league's influx of money we see some better coaches step up to the plate.
Up to 6 vacancies now. Still wouldn't be shocked if we saw one of Sides or Quinn get canned.
I don't see it even though Phoenix was mediocre this year. Ishbia dropping over a million on a new coach only to can him after one season would be an interesting choice.
Hopefully with the league's influx of money we see some better coaches step up to the plate.
To this point in your reply, the Fever may be in play if this report is accurate. It seems odd that White would be talking with the Fever though. Didn't watch the new GM's press conference. Did she say anything to indicate Sides' job was being reviewed?
Okay, the WNBA off-season is officially drunk and had an edible.
@JellyBean : "Holy smokes! Washington really looking to change. Wow!"
My initial thought to Washington owners: Be careful for what you wish for.
- You want a whole new slate? Well, is there a general manager that you think can come in and get you where you want to go that is better than Mike Thibault, particularly with the CBA changing next year.
- Yes and while the team's W-L record was certainly not stellar overall, it had to overcome the EDD situation, a ridiculous amount of injuries and a very youthful squad. Plus, once the team finally got it going this season after that dismal start, they were playing some very good basketball.
- Plus, player development was and always is a strength of the Thibault family.
Well, the owners have jumped....everyone wants it now since the tide is rising. Who, what and when is waiting to be seen.
Stay tuned.
I agree . . Unfortunately. This time next year I have my fingers crossed there will be changes both with the Mercury and the ASU Sun Devils.Up to 6 vacancies now. Still wouldn't be shocked if we saw one of Sides or Quinn get canned.
I don't see it even though Phoenix was mediocre this year. Ishbia dropping over a million on a new coach only to can him after one season would be an interesting choice.
Hopefully with the league's influx of money we see some better coaches step up to the plate.
Wise advice. In Phoenix we still regret the decision to cut Sandy Brondello loose and ultimately to have the million dollar coach Nate instilling a culture of incompetence.@JellyBean : "Holy smokes! Washington really looking to change. Wow!"
My initial thought to Washington owners: Be careful for what you wish for.
- You want a whole new slate? Well, is there a general manager that you think can come in and get you where you want to go that is better than Mike Thibault, particularly with the CBA changing next year.
- Yes and while the team's W-L record was certainly not stellar overall, it had to overcome the EDD situation, a ridiculous amount of injuries and a very youthful squad. Plus, once the team finally got it going this season after that dismal start, they were playing some very good basketball.
- Plus, player development was and always is a strength of the Thibault family.
Well, the owners have jumped....everyone wants it now since the tide is rising. Who, what and when is waiting to be seen.
Stay tuned.
There are lots of viable candidates. It's unfortunate however that the group think among ownership and GM fails to recognize a relatively long list of exceptionally competent coaches with established track records.Is this like musical chairs? Is somebody going to get stuck with no viable candidates for their heading coaching job?
For the record, I said my knowledge in that area sucks. I'm willing to note my shortcomings.There are lots of viable candidates. It's unfortunate however that the group think among ownership and GM fails to recognize a relatively long list of exceptionally competent coaches with established track records.
Do you have a list?There are lots of viable candidates. It's unfortunate however that the group think among ownership and GM fails to recognize a relatively long list of exceptionally competent coaches with established track records.
OTOH, how many coaches can be as gainfully employed with other jobs and NIL in the Off-Season the way the players can? I think the coaches also have more Off-Season responsibilities to their Teams, and most are old enough to have spouses and families, and so can't just hop to Europe on a dime. So I think there are principled reasons the coaches are paid more than the players.Anyone want to give odds on how many coaches are paid more than the salary cap for players? It would certainly give the players’ union some ammunition if management pleads poverty during CBA negotiations next year.
While experienced college coaches are not the only source for WNBA coaches you would probably be safe than assuming the head coaches from South Carolina and UConn might be above average WNBA coaches. If I'm not mistaken Southern California's coach has experience at least at the NBA level.Do you have a list?
Successful college coach to the WNBA just isn't a thing that happens regularly. NBA assistant to WNBA head coach has had mixed results in recent years. Assistant coach w/ WNBA experience also gets mixed results. There's the always popular retread strategy of hiring a coach let go by somebody else. That's not just a WNBA thing, the NBA and NFL love this approach as well.
Golden State already rolled the dice with trying Nakase as a first time head coach. We'll see how it works.
I see Katie Smith's name get thrown around. Long time assistant...brief DISASTROUS stint as head coach w/ New York. If somebody wants to try again, more power to them.
If your observation relates to the salary cap for a single player I would say all the head coaches are above that. If you're referring to the salary cap for the team none of them....yetAnyone want to give odds on how many coaches are paid more than the salary cap for players? It would certainly give the players’ union some ammunition if management pleads poverty during CBA negotiations next year.
Okay but let's be honest--the coaches from UConn and South Carolina are extremely unlikely to leave their current situation to take on the helm of a struggling (or brand new) WNBA franchise. I would guess most top coaches in wcbb aren't particularly itching for the opportunity to jump to the WNBA.While experienced college coaches are not the only source for WNBA coaches you would probably be safe than assuming the head coaches from South Carolina and UConn might be above average WNBA coaches. If I'm not mistaken Southern California's coach has experience at least at the NBA level.
Another source of excellent candidates might well be assistant coaches in the WNBA Kristi T.olliver comes to mind
So while I don't have a list to offer you I would offer that the pool going forward for WNBA coaches it's much wider than the existing set of head coaches or former head coaches in the W.
I actually would be surprised if Noe is out in Seattle. If Sides is out, I wouldn't be surprised given the new gm, Dunn moving into a new role, ETC.Up to 6 vacancies now. Still wouldn't be shocked if we saw one of Sides or Quinn get canned.
I don't see it even though Phoenix was mediocre this year. Ishbia dropping over a million on a new coach only to can him after one season would be an interesting choice.
Hopefully with the league's influx of money we see some better coaches step up to the plate.