The Atlanta Dream have let go of coach Tanisha Wright after three seasons, the team announced Wednesday.
In a statement, general manager and executive vice president Dan Padover called it a “difficult decision.”
“Tanisha was an important contributor in our efforts to rebuild the Dream, and we want to thank her for her hard work and dedication to the Dream over the last three seasons and wish her the best in the future,” Padover said. “At this time, we believe a change is needed to lead our players and organization to the next chapter in our efforts to be a top team in the WNBA.”
We have made the difficult decision to part ways with head coach Tanisha Wright. pic.twitter.com/BkEkdrvWIR
— Atlanta Dream (@AtlantaDream) October 2, 2024
Wright had just finished the second season of a five-year extension signed in Dec. 2022, when Padover signed a matching contract through 2027. She earned that extension after winning AP Coach of the Year as a rookie coach when she guided the Dream to a 14-22 record, a six-win improvement from the prior season.
Wright then led Atlanta to a playoff berth in 2023 after a four-year drought, finishing 19-21. The Dream were supposed to take another step forward in 2024 with the additions of Jordin Canada and Tina Charles but instead won fewer…
