Atlanta Dream Fires Head Coach Tanisha Wright After Playoff Exit

The decision comes after the Dream's second consecutive first-round playoff sweep, marking the end of Wright's three-year tenure.

Wright led the Atlanta Dream to back-to-back playoff appearances, a first for the team since 2013-2014, but was unable to advance beyond the first round.
The Dream posted a 15-25 record this season, with injuries to key players like Rhyne Howard affecting performance.
Tanisha Wright is the second Black female head coach to be fired in the WNBA this season, raising concerns about representation in the league.
General Manager Dan Padover emphasized the need for a change to guide the Dream to becoming a top WNBA team.
With Wright's departure, there are now four head coaching vacancies in the WNBA, including positions with the Chicago Sky, Los Angeles Sparks, and the expansion Golden State Valkyries.